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Politics
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....
A Journey Through the Mind of an “Informed” Obama-Hater
A Journey Through the Mind of an "Informed" Obama-Hater Have you seen the Obama-should-have-been-impeached list that is floating around right-wing social media? It is actually...
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Race and religion
Misogyny, Racism, and the Iconic Leslie Jones
When I took my 9 year old daughter to see Ghostbusters, she fell in love with all of the characters. Halfway through the...
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Activism
Precautions before Trump Takes Office: National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance
This must-read article is a valuable resource for all immigrants and all LGBT folks who are preparing to survive the Trump presidency. Originally published...
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...
Deported2Death
Updated May 28, 2016 I am profoundly sad to update this article, which was originally published on March 28. 85 South Asian immigrants, most of whom...
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...
Do Undocumented Immigrants Pay Taxes?
There is a very popular myth that the immigrants living in the US without papers are syphoning off resources that could be used to...
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. ...
Guest Posts
Brave New World Indeed: White People’s Responsibilities in the Trump Era
Guest Post: by Stacie/GirlGriot I’ve been writing about race for years. I’ve been writing about race in a more in-your-face way in more recent years....
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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...
