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As Trump Defends Muslim Ban, Courts Become Crucial Buffer Against Executive Power
Dozens of lawsuits against the White House can prevent Trump from making executive power grabs.

Neoliberal Investment Banker Macron Defeats Openly Xenophobic and Racist Le Pen in French Election
Former investment banker and political centrist Emmanuel Macron has been elected president of France.

Historically Black Colleges and Universities, “Bags of Money and the Promise of Opportunity“
Trump was not reaching out to HBCUs because he had suddenly discovered his tolerance gene.

The Neoliberal Economics of Family Life
Attempts to restore the family as the foundation of social welfare could destroy the gains of second-wave feminism.

Resisting the New “Normal”: Holding Our Ground on the Path to Justice
We must all decide — and really believe — that together we can make a better world.

Climate Change Proof to Convince Even the Most Irrational
The People's Climate March on Saturday, April 29, 2017, flooded Washington, DC, with over 100,000 protesters.

On the Rise of Authoritarianism, and How Congress and Civil Society Can Push Back
Authoritarianism is on the rise, and the best antidote to this authoritarian resurgence is organized and active citizenries.

New Study Documents Wall Street and Telecoms’ Impressive Control of Congress
With enough money, a new study suggests, these industries were able to buy legislators' votes.

NAFTA Renegotiation Offers Progressives an Opportunity to Fight for a New Global Vision
Progressives need to use the reopening of NAFTA negotiations to fight for stronger labor rights and environmental protection.

A Unified Struggle: The Need for Global Solidarity in the Fight for Freedom
The pieces for a movement are slowly coming into position. How do we capitalize on this moment?