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Racial Justice
Martin Luther King Jr. Defended Democracy Against Racism and So Must We
King's demands for economic justice are crucial in the struggle against rising American fascism.
We Have to Let White Supremacy Die in Order to Truly Live
In an era of emboldened fascism, we must resist by centering radical love in our politics, says David Kyuman Kim.
Biden Needs to Make Closing the Racial Wealth Divide a Priority on Day One
The incoming administration can take bold action by creating a White House Office of Racial Economic Equity.
As COVID Surges in LA, Indigenous Communities Fight to Preserve Life and Culture
In Los Angeles County, Indigenous communities in working-class neighborhoods are among the hardest hit.
Capitol Mob Reveals Ongoing Refusal to Accept Black Votes as Legitimate
Trump’s mob had chilling echoes of the armed white mobs that terrorized elected Black officials during Reconstruction.
Trump Loyalists Want to Uphold a Long American Tradition: White License
The Trump loyalists wanted the old game of false democracy, where their votes count more than everyone else's.
No Charges Filed Against White Officer Who Shot and Paralyzed Jacob Blake
Officer Rusten Sheskey fired the shots at point-blank range into Blake’s back as he leaned into his car.
Proud Boys Leader Arrested for Burning BLM Banner at Black Church
Enrique Tarrio was arrested on property destruction charges ahead of this week's anticipated far right protests.
US Has Entered Uncharted Territory in Uprising Against Racism
Scholars Cornel West and Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor respond to the global uprising against racism and police violence.
Dr. Susan Moore Died of COVID 2 Weeks After Recording Video Decrying Racist Care
Dr. Susan Moore died due to complications from COVID-19 on December 20.