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Republican Convention Takes on the Weighty Task of Boosting Trump’s Bruised Ego
This year's convention serves a single purpose: to bolster the battered self-image of the president.
Black Workers Face Higher Joblessness, But Are Less Likely to Get Unemployment
Making part-time and gig workers eligible for unemployment benefits hasn’t solved a huge racial disparity.
Progressive Group Projects Photos of Jobless Workers Onto Hotel Near RNC
Earlier this month, congressional leaders and the Trump White House allowed a key lifeline to lapse as hunger surged.
Protests Erupt After Wisconsin Police Shoot Unarmed Black Man Seven Times
Witnesses say Jacob Blake was trying to break up a domestic dispute and had not acted aggressively in any way.
Meet the Activist Who Is Driving the Push to Reclaim Nature for Black People
Rue Mapp, founder of Outdoor Afro, discusses her work connecting Black Americans more closely with the natural world.
Judges Are Buying the GOP’s Lie That Mail-In Voting Causes Fraud
Republicans are forcing voters to choose between being safe and exercising their fundamental right to vote in November.
Border Town Links Fight Against Trump’s Wall to the Black Lives Matter Movement
Residents say the half-billion being poured into the wall should instead be used to address real crises on the border.
Bannon Indictment Shines Light on Commonly Abused Campaign Finance Loophole
Existing laws allow political groups and campaigns to hide details about who may be profiting from their operations.
Trump Administration Erases LGBTQ People From Major Foreign Aid Policy
A new version of USAID's gender policy omits any mention of transgender people.
New Tennessee Law Will Disenfranchise Protesters Who Camp on State Property
The GOP-controlled General Assembly and Governor Lee are targeting the Black Lives Matter movement.