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Teaching the Roots of Trumpism, One Semester In
Students and educators must resist Trumpism or risk ceding ground to anti-intellectualism, troll culture and xenophobia.
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Neo-Nazi Soldiers in Germany Plot “False Flag” Terrorist Attack to Implicate Refugees
On May 9, a second neo-Nazi soldier was arrested in Germany for plotting to assassinate high-ranking German politicians.
The Hidden Health Gap That Crushes Communities of Color
Millions of Americans of color are secretly, and disproportionately, suffering the effects of a difficult disease.
Crowdsourced Humanitarianism and the Fight for Safe Passage
Social media helped coordinate a volunteer response to the new arrivals on Lesvos — can it be replicated?
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The Real Reason the NYPD Won’t Disclose Its Surveillance Technologies
The NYPD is fearmongering about terrorism to dissuade regulation of its invasive, costly surveillance technologies.
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Police Are Using Facebook and Apple to Data-Mine Accounts of Trump Protest Arrestees
Data surveillance targets people hit with trumped-up felony riot charges.
Trump’s Weird Twitter Fight With the National Parks Service
Is talking about climate change going to become political speech?
“Medicare for All”: A Uniting Call to Action in the Age of Trump
Medicare for All is supported by 58 percent of Americans and activists are organizing for it all across the US.
Trend Toward Social Media Activism in Prisons Gains Steam
Behind bars, women are turning to social media to challenge misconceptions and advocate.
Is What’s Good for Facebook Not So Good for Democracy?
Why the social media honeymoon may be over for some activists.