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These 18 Senate Democrats Just Voted to Hand Trump Mass Spying Powers
Civil liberties groups were quick to condemn every senator who cast a vote in favor of the legislation.
Focusing on Trump’s Mental Health Deflects Attention From His Politics
A look at the portrayal of Donald Trump's presidency in both mainstream and independent publications.
How to Get New Activists to Stay Engaged for the Long Haul
People need to feel part of a community that is making change in order to stay engaged.
The Electoral Justice Project Is Seeking Black Liberation and Political Transformation
It will be the biggest Black political renaissance.
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Worse Than Idiocracy
“Pressure Is Working”: Senate Just One GOP Vote Away From Passing Bill to Save Net Neutrality
Net neutrality could be saved.
Insulated by GOP Sycophants, Overtly Racist Trump Claims He’s “Least Racist Person”
Two GOP senators who claimed they didn't recall president's remarks have now shifted their position.
We Must March. But We Must Also Organize Locally
Although big mobilizations are important, they're just one tactic.
The Sad Spectacle of “Sloppy Steve” Bannon
Understanding Steve Bannon's fall from grace can help us settle some other scores.
The Story of a Feminist Victory Against Fundamentalists and Gender Segregation in UK Schools
In 2017, the Court of Appeal ruled that gender segregation in schools is discriminatory.