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Black Biography as a Blueprint for Resistance
Angela F. Murphy— Biographies of Black activists serve as powerful tools of historical memory, illuminating the lives of individuals whose actions have shaped the course of history. These stories offer lessons for the present, especially in moments when change feels elusive and the obstacles seem insurmountable. They remind us that resistance is found not only in dramatic protest but also…Read More
Demolishing Democracy
Trump has about as much respect for The White House as he does for the people he governs. The Lincoln Project is a leading pro-democracy organization in the United States — dedicated to the preservation, protection, and defense of democracy. Our fight against Trumpism is only beginning. We must combat these forces everywhere and at all times — our democracy…Read More
Question: what is the difference bet Fuentes and Maga?
Question: what is the difference bet Fuentes and Maga? And yes, I am happy about the Mayor of New YorkMAs we all know, or should, the same die hard MAGATS didn’t learn a damn think about the rebuke they got in New Jersey, Virginia and New York City. I would say that this outcome may have even given us who believe…Read More
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Applying for a job at I.C.E.? Here are some tips to help nail your interview!The Lincoln Project is a leading pro-democracy organization in the United States — dedicated to the preservation, protection, and defense of democracy. Our fight against Trumpism is only beginning. We must combat these forces everywhere and at all times — our democracy depends on SUPPORT THE…Read More
Trump is Right
Trump is so right on this one.The Lincoln Project is a leading pro-democracy organization in the United States — dedicated to the preservation, protection, and defense of democracy. Our fight against Trumpism is only beginning. We must combat these forces everywhere and at all times — our democracy depends on SUPPORT THE MISSION The post Trump is Right appeared first…Read More
Trepartisystem normaliserar ojämlikhet och rasism
Så normaliserades rasism & högerpolitik trots att väljarna vill ha jämlik välfärd: avregleringar och vårdval skapade otrygghet; överskott på arbetskraft höll löner nere; “vinnaren-tar-allt” i riksdagen; S sköt mot marknad 2010. Oron blev högerns bränsle. M lockar väljare som gillar otrygghet och SD lockar väljare som gillar trygghet. S utmanövreras då de inte vill gå mer åt vänster i välfärd…Read More
Similarity between Kennedy and Mandani
The right wing lunatics are out in force. The last time these types of lunatics were hot and bothered was in 1957 or so, when John F Kennedy was running for President. What was the upset? Well, he was a Catholic by faith. He was born and raised in that Church and still attended and worshiped almost every sunday by…Read More
A Modern History of Muslim Gender
Faisal Devji— In the middle of the nineteenth century, Islam began to lose its meaning as a set of beliefs or practices. Instead of describing something that Muslims did, Islam came to be seen as an actor in its own right. Initially understood as a civilization, and later, in the twentieth century, as an ideology, Islam became a protagonist in…Read More
Statement from the Democracy Alliance in response to news that the Department of Justice has criminally charged New York Attorney General Letitia James
N.Y. Attorney General Letitia James is a leader with deep integrity, courage, and an unflinching commitment to justice. This indictment is about political retribution, pure and simple. It is the latest move by this administration to punish perceived political opposition of any kind. The weaponization of the federal government could be used by any president – of any party –…Read More
I’m Moving This Joint to Substack
After more than twenty years of operating a fully independent progressive website (first Booman Tribune and then Progress Pond) I have moved my operations to Substack. I resisted this move for years even though it’s been clear to me for a long time that it made financial sense. Ultimately, I did not have much choice. Last November, I suffered what…Read More