Black Lives Matter
After attacks by police, journalists fight to defend First Amendment
June 4, 2020Freedom of the press is under attack from police violence.
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Drew Brees’ apology for ‘insensitive’ comments not accepted
June 4, 2020Before we dig into the latest foolish, uncouth statement coming out of the NFL, let’s first look at their consistent behavioral patterns and backpedaling.
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Never alone: Five poems for a time of revolt
June 4, 2020The current wave of protests has reawakened a passion for social and racial justice, a passion often captured by the words of poets.
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Dissension in the ranks? Pentagon breaks with Trump over protest crackdown
June 4, 2020The right-wing coalition built around Trump is showing cracks that could end up splitting off support for the president in November.
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Trumka, other labor leaders, commit unions to the fight against racism
June 4, 2020They declare the fight must include key moves at the ballot box this fall, starting with Trump’s removal from the White House.
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