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Frederick Douglass’s Words Ring True: “Power Concedes Nothing Without a Demand”
Let’s draw on the defiant wisdom of Frederick Douglass as Trump carries out a blitzkrieg against democracy in the US.

Remember What Audre Lorde Told Us: The Oppressor Doesn’t Determine What’s True
To navigate these terrible times, we need Audre’s Lorde’s audacity: Protect the public sphere. Refuse to be silenced.

Tribal Colleges and Universities Fear Their Future Amid Trump’s Sweeping Orders
Chartered by federally recognized tribes, leaders say the schools are extensions of tribal nations and sovereignty.

Communities of Color Hit Hardest as Trump Shutters Environmental Justice Office
“I’m very concerned about the deregulation and the focus on corporate profits,” says the former head of the EPA program.

Trump Administration Plans Criminal Investigations Into Corporate DEIA Programs
The attorney general's directive sparks concerns over the Trump administration's impact on civil rights protections.

Why the Right Is Wrong About Critical Race Theory
The right wing has tried to distort critical race theory. This Black History Month, let’s reflect on what it really is.

Trump-Appointed Labor Secretary Halts Anti-Discrimination Enforcement
“The Trump administration continues to reverse decades of civil rights and equity work,” a legislative researcher said.

Trump Laid Groundwork for “Muslim Ban 2.0.” Here’s How Organizers Are Bracing.
Muslim organizers warn that an executive order signed by Trump on January 20 sets the stage for an updated travel ban.

MLK’s Legacy Is One of Class Struggle. To Fight Trump, We Must Carry His Torch.
Project 2025 aims to recreate the state-sanctioned discrimination and inequality that our ancestors fought to end.

Where Urban Fault Lines Run Deep, Solidarity Cities Take Root Â
In divided cities profoundly shaped by racial capitalism, solidarity economies are redrawing urban space.Â

Amid Reactionary Backlash, We Must Reinvigorate Our Movement for Racial Justice
Coalition building with an anti-racist and class-conscious framework can rejuvenate our movements.

A New Law Could Be a Lifeline for Los Angeles’s Immigrant-Owned Small Businesses
California’s Commercial Tenant Protection Act is the first of its kind to protect struggling businesses in Chinatown.

Residents Say Their Daily Struggles Are Sidelined in Coverage of NOLA Attack
They say they want proactive support rather than always having to pick themselves up in the aftermath of tragedy.