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Trump’s Military Response to Protests Highlights His Authoritarianism
This is a wake-up call for those who think Trump is merely embarrassing when compared to a Hitler or a Mussolini.
“Mrs. America” Television Series Sidelines Black Feminists
The breadth of Black and Latinx women’s activism around the Equal Rights Amendment gets very little screen time.
Ella Jones Elected to Serve as Ferguson’s First Black Mayor
Jones described her victory on Tuesday night as symbolizing “inclusion” for the city's residents.
As Trump Threatens to Send Military Into Cities, Some GIs Refuse to Comply
Two National Guardsmen spoke to Truthout on the condition of anonymity about why they’re refusing orders.
Black Owner of Yaya’s BBQ Killed by Louisville Police Often Gave Them Free Meals
McAtee often gave free meals to local police who frequented his popular barbecue joint in Louisville.
Anti-Fascist Activists Speak Out Against Trump’s “Terrorist” Label
The subtext to Trump's wrongheaded allegations is that the protests are illegitimate in nature.
Black Workers Hit Harder and Earlier by COVID Unemployment, New Report Shows
More Black workers lost their jobs in February and March than their white counterparts, the economic report found.
Majority of Americans Support Uprisings, Disagree With Trump, Poll Finds
Americans also gave Trump bad grades on how he's handled himself during the uprisings.
This Treasury Official Is Running the Bailout. It’s Been Great for His Family.
Justin Muzinich’s ongoing ties to the family firm present a thicket of potential conflicts of interest.
Trump’s Anti-Blackness Is Overt in Protest Response and Covert in Policymaking
Trump's calls for violence against protesters reflect the anti-Black economic policies he has pursued since 2016.