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“Postracial” Is Racist: The Politics of Erasing Race From the Conversation
Acting on implicit bias and uncritically purporting to have a race-neutral lens perpetuate racism in the 21st century.
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Malcolm X Predicted the Progression of Racism in the United States
This excerpt revisits a landmark law that was supposed to end racism and the outspoken activist who predicted it would not.
Why Is Congress Using Zika to Weaken Truck Safety?
A must-pass spending measure would block the Obama administration from enforcing a regulation that caps truck drivers' hours at 70 per week.
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The Overturn Citizens United Act, One Step Closer
The California Assembly has taken a meaningful step towards sticking up not only for themselves and for the disenfranchised voters.
Protests Against Drilling on Public Lands Are Escalating
In Colorado, another showdown at a government auction for oil and gas leases.
Is the US Ready for Socialism? An Interview With Noam Chomsky
Noam Chomsky proposes how the left could channel the growing discontent in the US into support for progressive social change.
Recipients of Koch Machine Largess in 2016, So Far
Disclosed spending is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the Koch machine's activities to help win the elections they target.
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US State Department Gave Egypt Passing Grade on Human Rights for Military Aid
Despite repeatedly ignored inquiries, the US found Egypt's security assistance to be in compliance.
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Activists in Pacific Northwest Vow to Keep Fossil Fuel Industry on Notice
Based in the Pacific Northwest, a multistate climate justice campaign to keep fossil fuels in the ground is gaining momentum.
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Loretta Lynch and the Criminalization of Trans People
In her historic address, the US attorney general didn't mention trans people who are currently incarcerated or detained.