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Notes on (the New) Activism
Many newly active people are recognizing their unpreparedness for effective activism and asking, “Where do we start?”
The No-BS Inside Guide to the Presidential Vote Recount
The Green Party recount will expose the truth about ballots deemed “unreadable” by robotic voting machines.
Lawrence Lessig: The Electoral College Is Constitutionally Allowed to Choose Clinton Over Trump
Harvard Law professor Lawrence Lessig sparks debate over the issue of the Electoral College with his recent op-ed published in The Washington Post.
The History of Black Protest and the Hypocrisy of Stephen A. Smith
Colin Kaepernick is not a novelty. Far from an anomaly, he is part of a storied history of Black political protest.
Let’s Face It: There Is No Moderate GOP
In reality, the GOP and its president-elect share similar views.
Will Trump Roll Back Efforts to Normalize Relations Between Havana and Washington?
Trump has vowed to withdraw from diplomatic relations if he believes his new demands go unmet in the future.
It Costs New York City Taxpayers $1 Million a Day to Protect Tax Dodger Donald Trump
The irony is unbearable.
How Does It Feel to Be Brown and Latina in Trump’s US?
I feel sad because everything around feels fragile and unstable, and I have no answers, no strength right now.
Small Retailers Face Threats at Every Turn
Sky high rents and Amazon top a long list of hurdles in the battle for survival.
What Does Trump’s $25 Million Fraud Settlement Mean?
Last week, president-elect Donald Trump settled the pending Trump University case to the tune of $25 million.