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US Has Entered Uncharted Territory in Uprising Against Racism
Scholars Cornel West and Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor respond to the global uprising against racism and police violence.
Our Democracy Is Still in Danger Even With Trump Ousted
The Trump era has both highlighted and exacerbated the reality that our democracy may be less secure than we think.
2020 Was a Record Year for Far Right Violence in the US
There were a large number of far right killings and car attacks at Black Lives Matter demonstrations in 2020.
The Year of COVID, Elections and Police Brutality Also Saw LGBTQ Activism
This year has reaffirmed that queer and trans liberation is inextricable from the liberation of all marginalized people.
2020 Turned Our Worlds Inside Out. Here’s What We Learned.
2020 offered us some lessons worth keeping.
UN Experts: Trump Violated International Law in Pardoning Blackwater Mercenaries
The choice to pardon the military contractors convicted of murder and manslaughter may violate the Geneva Conventions.
Trump Plans New Year’s Party as COVID Death Count Continues to Climb
The party planned by Trump goes against the CDC's recommendations for attending gatherings during the holiday season.
Dr. Susan Moore Died of COVID 2 Weeks After Recording Video Decrying Racist Care
Dr. Susan Moore died due to complications from COVID-19 on December 20.
Women Ran for Office, Won and Donated in Record Numbers in 2020
Women broke barriers in the 2020 elections, both at the ballot box and as political donors.
McConnell Is Pushing Poison Pill Legislation to Tank $2,000 Checks
The effort comes after blocking a vote on a House-passed bill that would provide $2,000 direct payments.