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Trump’s DC Takeover Is Part of “Slide Towards Fascism,” Princeton Professor Says
Khalil Gibran Muhammad says Trump uses racist ideas and policing to enact his domestic policy agenda.
Democrats Are Struggling to Block Trump’s Texas Power Grab
“When you can’t win fairly, you cheat, and that is exactly what this is,” a civil rights advocate said of Trump’s ploy.
By Revoking Core Climate Finding, Trump Puts Black Neighborhoods at Risk
The EPA has spent months gutting key regulations, but repealing the Endangerment Finding could be the worst blow yet.
Jewish Safety Will Not Come Through More Guns, Policing, and Repression
The best route to Jewish community safety lies in building solidarity with all marginalized groups.
Hundreds of Black Neighborhoods Across the US Have Disappeared. What Happened?
A new study find the US's gentrified neighborhoods have lost 500,000 Black people since 1980.
Alabama Voters Banned Prison Slavery — But Prisoners Say It Hasn’t Stopped
As a lawsuit tries to stop a forced prison labor program, a beer distributor is defending its own participation.
Despite Trump’s Attacks, Black Environmental Justice Tradition Can’t Be Uprooted
On Juneteenth, I draw strength from the rich history of Black communities’ struggles for environmental justice.
Trump’s DOJ Shuts Down Police Reform Cases Sparked by Floyd, Taylor Deaths
In response, a new campaign launched by civil rights advocates targets seven states with histories of police misconduct.
After Trump’s FEMA Cuts, Black St. Louis Recovers From Deadly Tornadoes Alone
Weeks before, the administration slashed nearly $1 billion in disaster aid meant for Black and low-income neighborhoods.
Millions of Black Americans Can’t Just Up and Leave Under Trump. We Must Fight.
We know this, but we are trapped in dreams of escape. Wherever we go, there is no real escape.