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Busting Myths About the Confederacy
As white supremacists and neo-Nazis try to infest our communities with hate, it is important to contest their revisionist history. We should take down their symbols, but also examine the untruths taught in our schools about the Civil War.
No More Trickle-Down Trade Deals
A renegotiated NAFTA that subordinates the needs of workers will meet the fate of the now-dead Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) free trade deal. The humans in the United States, Canada and Mexico won’t be tricked or trickled down on again.
Progressive Breakfast
Trump Insists on Equivalency for White Supremacists Trump offers cover to white hate groups in unscripted press conference. CNN: "The President's careening news conference in the lobby of Trump Tower on Tuesday left him deep in a race controversy of his own making,...
Movements Are Driving Democratic Party Debate
Movements, not politicians, are driving debate within the Democratic Party. The outcome is far from clear, but bemoaning this battle is like decrying the rising of the sun. People are engaged, and the demand for change is real.
What You Can Do Now to Help Dismantle Racism
Supremacists came to Charlottesville because they’re afraid of change - so afraid, they’re willing to terrorize the rest of us to prevent it. Here's what we can do now to help dismantle racism in Virginia and beyond.
Progressive Breakfast
Rallies Denounce Racism, Trump Nationwide Anti-Trump, anti-racism rallies across US draw thousands. CNN: "Shouting 'Shame! Shame! Shame!' anti-Trump protesters awaited the President's arrival in New York City as he returned Monday night for the first time since taking...
Charlottesville Is An Urgent Call for Voting Rights
People’s organizations, armed with the peaceful power of the vote, can take back statehouses in Virginia and all across the country, reversing the agenda of helmeted cowards and their allies. Wouldn’t that be the sweetest revenge?
Progressive Breakfast
Tragedy in Virginia Cities hold vigils in wake of Charlottesville violence. ABC: "Dozens of vigils and demonstrations were held across the country Sunday a day after a woman was killed at an anti-fascist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. The vigils honored the life...
Trump Won’t Say It, But We Will: White Terror in Charlottesville
There are only two sides here: Right and wrong. Murderer and victim. Hatred and love. When it really matters, the president of the United States refuses to call terror by its name, or pick a side. But we can.
Progressive Breakfast
Hardline GOP Caucus to Revive Obamacare Repeal in House House Freedom Caucus will try to revive Obamacare repeal. Politico: "The conservative House Freedom Caucus will file a petition today to try to force Speaker Paul Ryan to bring up a so-called 'clean Obamacare...
