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It's Not New: Sexual Assault in the Election and in History
Trump, Clinton, and their respective supporters have been framing the issue as a debate over whose actions are worse. But to morally condemn individual acts of sexual assault while ignoring gendered inequality in general is wrong.
Progressive Breakfast
Who's Voting? Latino turnout seen as surging. NYT: "...Hispanic America has been mobilized like never before in the 2016 election, and is emerging as a formidable force with the power to elect a president. Energized by anger at Mr. Trump and an aggressive Democratic...
Passion and Pragmatism in 2016: One Millennial’s Journey
During the #BestOfUs2016 tour in Reno, Nev., a student organizer and immigrant from Ghana offers a clear-eyed understanding of why we have to move from discouragement to engagement on ElactionDay and beyond.
From the Kitchen Table to the Voting Booth, Women Need To Be Heard
Gloria Steinem said that in the voting booth, everyone is equal. But the rest of America hasn't gotten that message. That's why women need to turn out in greater numbers than ever on Election Day.
#NativeVote16: Driving Turnout, Early Votes from Alaska to North Dakota
Across Indian Country there are rallies, phone banks, forums, and social media pitches that are repeating one message, vote. Native American voters can make the difference in key states from the presidential race to county commissions.
Enormous, Humongous $36.4 September Trade Deficit Helps Trump
In normal times a trade deficit of $36.4 billion in a single month would be met with outrage, headlines, speeches, torches and pitchforks. In these abnormal times we're only getting the torches and pitchforks -- also known as Trump voters.
Five Truths About Charter Schools
Major national newspapers published editorials criticizing the NAACP's call for a moratorium on charter schools. These editorials have got it wrong. Here’s what everyone needs to know about charter schools
Why A “Revenue-Neutral” Carbon Tax Could Hurt – Not Help – the Planet
We need smart climate solutions now. Zero-carbon energy sources? Yes. Clean mass transit? Definitely. But Washington state’s Initiative 732 -- a so-called “ambitious” carbon tax on the ballot next week -- won’t deliver.
Behind the Job Numbers, Millions Are Being Left Behind
Diverse groups of working people that could become a new coalition for change. Where are the reports that speak to, and for, them?
Progressive Breakfast
Final Weekend Both campaigns look to motivate base vote in final weekend. NYT: "...Clinton is moving to reinforce her position among crucial constituencies, including black communities in North Carolina and Florida, and Hispanic strongholds in Nevada and Arizona ......
