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Kevin A. Young

Kevin A. Young is an associate professor of history at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He is co-author, with Tarun Banerjee and Michael Schwartz, of Levers of Power: How the 1% Rules and What the 99% Can Do About It.

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Nov 18, 2020
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Interview
Environment & Health

Here’s How to Fight Climate Destruction and Environmental Racism Simultaneously

Carbon policies need to start mandating emissions reductions at power plants situated near urban low-income communities.
by
Kevin A. Young,
Truthout
June 2, 2021
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News Analysis
Politics & Elections

Georgia’s Voter Suppression Is Sparking Boycotts. History Shows They Can Work.

Economic backlash against Georgia’s voter suppression law may help reverse the tide of similar laws across the country.
by
Kevin A. Young,
Truthout
April 9, 2021
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News Analysis
Economy & Labor

When Black Movements Win, Everybody But the 1 Percent Wins

All workers should join the Black freedom struggle, not just as “allies” but as partners in rebellion.
by
Megan L. Jordan,
Joshua Murray,
Michael Schwartz &
Kevin A. Young,
Truthout
December 24, 2020
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Op-Ed
Environment & Health

Direct Action Can Beat Fossil Fuels When Democrats Won’t

Direct resistance to fossil fuels is the shortest and surest path to a renewable energy transition.
by
Richard Lachmann,
Michael Schwartz &
Kevin A. Young,
TomDispatch
December 10, 2020
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Op-Ed
Politics & Elections

To Push Biden Left, We Must Build Movements to Challenge His Corporate Backers

Social movements are most powerful when they threaten profits, as the victories of the 1930s and 1960s demonstrate.
by
Kevin A. Young,
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November 21, 2020
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