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Op-Ed
“Kinship” Isn’t Enough — Harris Must Be Accountable to Black People
Kamala Harris's relationship to Black communities, writ large, has taken on the character of “fictive kinship.”
As Politicians Play With Our Lives, It’s Hard to Imagine a Future Beyond COVID
There is nothing to look forward to but the end of this thing and not dying before that end comes.
Trump’s Executive Orders Are Designed to Make Him Look Like a Populist
With the election approaching, Trump tries to portray himself as a lone ranger taking on entrenched bureaucracies.
We Can’t Let the Nomination of Harris Blunt Our Demands for Racial Justice
The road to the White House leads away from Black struggle. We must not take our lead from machine politics.
The 2020 Race Is Down to Center-Right vs. Far Right
A center-right Democratic ticket is set to square off against the most brazenly fascist incumbent in U.S. history.
Economic Justice Is Necessary to Stop Murders of Trans Women of Color
Lack of economic opportunities due to discrimination exposes trans women of color to higher rates of violence and death.
Canceling College Football Could Save Lives — and Wake Up Some COVID Deniers
If more people are alive in May because college ball got benched, that would be the biggest win of all.
Is Trump Hoping Warmongering Against Iran Will Help Him Win the Election?
The Trump administration's efforts have yet to provoke open warfare with Iran.
Trump’s Social Security Sleight of Hand Is Another Scam. Don’t Fall for It.
Trump has a long record of unfurling legally laughable nonsense orders when the political heat is on. This is that.
When Things Feel Dire, Remember Real Change Begins at the Grassroots Level
Sometimes it seems as though we're not winning in our fight for change, but we are, says Nina Turner.