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Packing the Supreme Court?
“If elected, will you pack the Supreme Court? " The right wing is going nuts. Asking this question over and...
Government shutdown: Who is really to blame?
Government shutdown: Who is really to blame?
About 48 hours into the government shutdown, Senate leader Mitch McConnell took the stage, and made a pledge....
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Race and religion
Obama Just Changed the Fabric of Society. And No One...
The Obama administration just made a decision that has the potential to transform the fabric of our society. In the absence of legislation for criminal...
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Activism
Celebrating Political Activism – Installment 1
Ever feel defeated by power structures, or political or social institutions, but think that you can’t make a difference? You can! #BlackLivesMatter was started by a small group...
Immigration
Trump’s Wall Part 1: The Logistics
Hey Mr. Trump! There is no doubt about it. A significant number of Americans are really excited about your plans to build a Wall along...
Mahmood’s American Dream
Mahmood's American Dream
I first met Mahmood back in 1989. I was teaching a class in US History and Civics for immigrants who had gotten...
The Anchor Baby Myth Part 1
If you've spent any time at all around the right wing media, you are certainly familiar with the concept of anchor babies. Anchor...
Deporting US Citizens. Accidently.
The deportation of 11 million human beings currently residing in the United States without proper documentation. Yup. Donald Trump says he will do it. ...
Why US citizens are safer in “sanctuary cities”
When Rudolph Giuliani was first elected as New York City Mayor, a group of us met with his staff during the transition to talk...
Guest Posts
Fascism Stew and the DNC Email Hack
Guest Post by Maxine Nodel Fascism Stew and the DNC Email Hack The main ingredient of fascism stew is brainwashing. One of the leaders of the...
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Arts and Culture
The 7 Train: Photos of America’s most diverse communities
Street photographer, Bruce Armstrong, has spent more than a decade photographing the metal, the movement, and the people of the majestic 7 train. Traversing...
