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Politics & Elections

Black Protest and the Limits of Debating the First Amendment
The real issue is the constitutional right to equal protection.

Legal or Not, Trump’s Wall Is Already Being Built
What you need to know about the border.

The Future of Europe and the New World Disorder: An Interview With Political Economist C.J. Polychroniou
Trump has made the world a far more dangerous place.

Congress Has Options for Protecting Mueller’s Investigation From Trump’s Wrath
Trump can't fire Mueller himself.

Football Unites Against Trump
Will Trump's fumble change the game?

Inequality and Justice
Inequality in the world is reaching obscene levels.

Every Year, Millions Try to Navigate US Courts Without a Lawyer
People without lawyers are mistreated in the US legal system.

William Rivers Pitt | Colin Kaepernick’s Long Victory
A quarterback defeats a president.

To Heal Traumatized Communities, Fight Oppression
In this political climate marginalized people are exposed to even more traumatic events.

It’s About Racism, Not the Flag: Jackie Robinson Didn’t Stand for the Anthem
Trump's cynical distortion of the anthem protests to feed his racist base gets us back to the real subject.