Politics
It’s all about the framing: Why Measure S is bad for L.A.’s neighborhoods
February 22, 2017Slogans and sound bites are an easy way to convey a message, but they can also mislead voters into voting against their best interests.
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New York progressives discuss tactics
February 22, 2017The NYC chapter of the New York Progressive Alliance recently met to discuss candidates, issues, and voter registration reforms.
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Neoliberal agenda thriving despite Trump’s nationalist trade rhetoric
February 21, 2017President Trump talks a good nationalist game when it comes to TPP and free trade, but the rest of his agenda so far shows Wall Street neoliberal ideology is setting the pace.
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The end of a tenuous alliance for police reform
February 16, 2017In the Trump administration, advocates for investigating police misconduct are on their own. The Justice Department is no longer an ally.
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Education Secretary Betsy DeVos starts job amid protests and typos
February 15, 2017One of the bigger issues that came up during DeVos’ confirmation hearing continues to haunt her: her inability to discuss basic education policy.
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