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In These Times, We Need Consciousness Raising — and Radical Unlearning
We must unlearn fear, individualism, and the inability to act in order to confront the threats of this moment.
This Isn’t the First Time Chicago’s Been Used as a Laboratory for Policing
Ilā Ravichandran says the current anti-immigrant policing in Chicago builds on attacks on Black Lives Matter protesters.
Cuomo Under Fire for Islamophobic Comments as Campaign Deletes Racist AI Ad
The video was swiftly taken down by the campaign, which said the ad was put up in error by a junior staffer.
Trump Nominee Reportedly Spewed Slurs, Said He Has “Nazi Streak” in Leaked Chat
The nominee reportedly wrote that the “founding fathers were wrong that all men are created equal.”
Vance Downplays Young Republicans’ Hateful Texts as “Kids” Doing Stupid Things
The text messages contained jokes about gas chambers, slavery, and rape.
I Am on Kirk’s “Professor Watchlist.” I Know How It Destroys Civil Debate.
I deeply value free speech and debate. The watchlist created by Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point USA is anathema to both.
Ed. Department Will Work With Right-Wing Groups to Push “Patriotic Education”
Critics point out that the federal government has been barred from seeking to influence or direct curricula since 1970.
We Can’t Let White Nationalism Dictate What Is Taught and Learned in Classrooms
Curricula that challenge oppression are being shut down. How do we resist?
Trump’s Education Plan Seeks to Make Cruel Domination Into “Common Sense”
Trump isn’t even trying to hide his authoritarianism within social acceptability.
Trump Wants to Bury Slavery. My Family Went South to Unearth It.
Trump wants a populace unaware of the Black freedom struggle — because it is a guide for defeating his fascist plans.