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Black-Blaming Donald Trump’s Path to Presidency
Stephen A. Smith is wrong.
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William Rivers Pitt | This Is Real, This Is Happening
It's time to get to work.
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Post-Election Hatred Surges in Oregon
Biased-related incidents targeting Oregon's public schoolchildren have surged since the election.
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The Electoral College, the Constitution and Trump’s Conflicts of Interest
Presidential electors preparing to cast their votes today have unique leverage at a moment of constitutional peril.
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White Nationalism in the Oval Office and the Suppression of Dissent
The only moments of clarity in Trump's speech occur when he uses a hate-filled vocabulary of xenophobia, racism and misogyny.
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Dare for Democracy: Three Essential Steps
The Small Planet Institute has published an online guide to help people find a way to get involved.
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The Republican Sabotage of the Vote Recounts in Michigan and Wisconsin
Tens of thousands of ballots cast in majority-Black districts remain uncounted.
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Draining the Swamp: A How-To Guide
If Trump cares about unrigging the system like he's said, here are five things he can do.
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A Legislative Coup in North Carolina? Rev. William Barber on GOP Stripping Power From Democratic Governor
Republican lawmakers in North Carolina are being accused of waging a legislative coup.
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The Danger Is Inherent in the System
Indiscriminate bombing and torture have been an integral part of US foreign policy since 1945.