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Politicians and pundits are stoking a backlash to trans rights in the wake of the election. They’re playing a dangerous game.
What Will a Peace Movement Look Like Under Trump’s Second Presidency? What Will a Peace Movement Look Like Under Trump’s Second Presidency?
An all-hands-on-deck approach to the coming world of Donald Trump and crew is distinctly in order.
Bernie Sanders Is Leading a Bold New Effort to Block Arms Sales to Israel Bernie Sanders Is Leading a Bold New Effort to Block Arms Sales to Israel
The senator has more allies than ever in his fight to hold Israel accountable and save lives in Gaza.
Trump Voters for Abortion; and Learning from John Lewis Trump Voters for Abortion; and Learning from John Lewis
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The Elite College Students Fighting to End Legacy Admissions The Elite College Students Fighting to End Legacy Admissions
In November, organizers at more than 18 universities met for a conference with Class Action to discuss how to democratize higher education.
State Politics
The Elite College Students Fighting to End Legacy Admissions The Elite College Students Fighting to End Legacy Admissions
In November, organizers at more than 18 universities met for a conference with Class Action to discuss how to democratize higher education.
When Does Power Concede? Thwarting MAGA Will Take More Than Protest and Symbolic Resistance. When Does Power Concede? Thwarting MAGA Will Take More Than Protest and Symbolic Resistance.
If we want to deploy actual power to block Trump’s vicious agenda once he takes control of the federal government, we will have to look to the states.
Resisting Mass Deportation Under Donald Trump Resisting Mass Deportation Under Donald Trump
Here in Chicago, we’ve developed effective, grassroots strategies for defending our immigrant communities.
The Right
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An all-hands-on-deck approach to the coming world of Donald Trump and crew is distinctly in order.
Will “Serious” Republicans Block Any of Trump’s Freak-Show Cabinet Picks? Will “Serious” Republicans Block Any of Trump’s Freak-Show Cabinet Picks?
Will they stand up to even the scariest of these nominees? I’m not optimistic.
When Does Power Concede? Thwarting MAGA Will Take More Than Protest and Symbolic Resistance. When Does Power Concede? Thwarting MAGA Will Take More Than Protest and Symbolic Resistance.
If we want to deploy actual power to block Trump’s vicious agenda once he takes control of the federal government, we will have to look to the states.
Democrats
Bernie Sanders Is Leading a Bold New Effort to Block Arms Sales to Israel Bernie Sanders Is Leading a Bold New Effort to Block Arms Sales to Israel
The senator has more allies than ever in his fight to hold Israel accountable and save lives in Gaza.
When Does Power Concede? Thwarting MAGA Will Take More Than Protest and Symbolic Resistance. When Does Power Concede? Thwarting MAGA Will Take More Than Protest and Symbolic Resistance.
If we want to deploy actual power to block Trump’s vicious agenda once he takes control of the federal government, we will have to look to the states.
Donald Trump’s Foreign Policy Will Be Chaos First, Not America First Donald Trump’s Foreign Policy Will Be Chaos First, Not America First
His team of cronies includes establishment hawks and cranky outsiders who are more likely to deliver global anarchy than world peace.
Democratic Governors Join Forces to Resist Trump’s Extreme Policies Democratic Governors Join Forces to Resist Trump’s Extreme Policies
California and the other powerful Democrat-led states will be the first line of defense under Trump’s new administration.
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