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Climate Issues At The Forefront Of The 2020 Elections

Climate Issues At The Forefront Of The 2020 Elections

After decades on the political periphery, the climate movement is entering the mainstream in 2020, with young leaders at the…

Trump’s appeals to white anxiety are not ‘dog whistles’ – they’re racism

Trump’s appeals to white anxiety are not ‘dog whistles’ – they’re racism

Community land trusts could help heal segregated cities

Community land trusts could help heal segregated cities

With Kamala Harris, Americans yet again have trouble understanding what multiracial means

With Kamala Harris, Americans yet again have trouble understanding what multiracial means

Presidents have a long history of condescension, indifference and outright racism towards Black Americans

Presidents have a long history of condescension, indifference and outright racism towards Black Americans

Hit ’em where it hurts – how economic threats are a potent tool for changing people’s minds about the Confederate flag

Hit ’em where it hurts – how economic threats are a potent tool for changing people’s minds about the Confederate flag

With Harris pick, Biden reaches out to young Black Americans

With Harris pick, Biden reaches out to young Black Americans

Before Kamala Harris became Biden’s running mate, Shirley Chisholm and other Black women aimed for the White House

Before Kamala Harris became Biden’s running mate, Shirley Chisholm and other Black women aimed for the White House

In Confederate statue debates, common values can bring meaningful resolution

In Confederate statue debates, common values can bring meaningful resolution

Young Black Americans not sold on Biden, the Democrats or voting

Young Black Americans not sold on Biden, the Democrats or voting

Biden Our Vote And That Support Must Be Earned

Biden Our Vote And That Support Must Be Earned

John Lewis and C.T. Vivian belonged to a long tradition of religious leaders in the civil rights struggle

John Lewis and C.T. Vivian belonged to a long tradition of religious leaders in the civil rights struggle

Mandela was a flawed icon. But without him South Africa would be a sadder place

Mandela was a flawed icon. But without him South Africa would be a sadder place

Black Lives Matter must avoid being co-opted by American corporate philanthropy

Black Lives Matter must avoid being co-opted by American corporate philanthropy

Smartphone witnessing becomes synonymous with Black patriotism after George Floyd’s death

Smartphone witnessing becomes synonymous with Black patriotism after George Floyd’s death

When states pass social liberalization laws, they create regional advantages for innovation

When states pass social liberalization laws, they create regional advantages for innovation

There are many leaders of today’s protest movement – just like the civil rights movement

There are many leaders of today’s protest movement – just like the civil rights movement

America’s Black female mayors face dual crises of COVID-19 and protests – but these women are used to uphill battles

America’s Black female mayors face dual crises of COVID-19 and protests – but these women are used to uphill battles

Pandemic-Induced Voter Suppression

Pandemic-Induced Voter Suppression

George Floyd protests aren’t just anti-racist – they are anti-authoritarian

George Floyd protests aren’t just anti-racist – they are anti-authoritarian

Latest legal hurdle to removing Confederate statues in Virginia: The wishes of their long-dead white donors

Latest legal hurdle to removing Confederate statues in Virginia: The wishes of their long-dead white donors

Land loss has plagued black America since emancipation – is it time to look again at ‘black commons’ and collective ownership?

Land loss has plagued black America since emancipation – is it time to look again at ‘black commons’ and collective ownership?

Police unions are one of the biggest obstacles to transforming policing

Police unions are one of the biggest obstacles to transforming policing

Stripping voting rights from felons is about politics, not punishment

Stripping voting rights from felons is about politics, not punishment

George Floyd’s death reflects the racist roots of American policing

George Floyd’s death reflects the racist roots of American policing

Why are white supremacists protesting to ‘reopen’ the US economy?

Why are white supremacists protesting to ‘reopen’ the US economy?

Sanders exit opened door for Obama to endorse Biden – and offer up his rhetorical skills

Sanders exit opened door for Obama to endorse Biden – and offer up his rhetorical skills

Biden’s big night with moderates, African Americans and Baby Boomers

Biden’s big night with moderates, African Americans and Baby Boomers

Black turnout in primaries might make Democrats think twice about swing voter strategy

Black turnout in primaries might make Democrats think twice about swing voter strategy