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8 Nov 2017

10 candidates that made history on November 7, 2017

Democrats scored a major victory on the one year anniversary of the Trump Presidency, winning every election by landslides, and making significant gains in state legislators. Here is the story of 10 unlikely candidates that made history. Let their stories be an inspiration for the 2018 elections and beyond.
Democrats scored a major victory on the one year anniversary of the Trump Presidency, winning every election by...

Publisher: Vox

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8 Nov 2017

Election 2017: 3 winners and 3 losers

A very good analysis on what worked and what didn't in the first major election post Trump.  Again the Pundits and media was wrong about the issues and what was working. We also learned that fear mongering and trumpism is not working.
A very good analysis on what worked and what didn't in the first major election post Trump.  Again the Pundits and...

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8 Nov 2017

Four Progressive Leaders Offer Four Observations from Election Night 2017

What did we learn from the 2017 elections and how can we take this message forward to 2018 and beyond. We learned that the base and minorities are fired up, that inclusive populism wins and that competition and debate is good for the party.
What did we learn from the 2017 elections and how can we take this message forward to 2018 and beyond. We learned that...
8 Nov 2017

Puerto Ricans Fear Schools Will Be Privatized in the Wake of Hurricane Maria

These actions are in line with what Naomi Klein calls disaster capitalism. Capitalist using disasters to privatize industries and disenfranchise people, despite the best effort of the community to do otherwise. In this case the community strives to open schools, while ideologues trying to push privatization while hurting the community! 
These actions are in line with what Naomi Klein calls disaster capitalism. Capitalist using disasters to privatize...
8 Nov 2017

Syracuse study disputes ICE claims of ‘sanctuary city’ impacts

The Trump administration is overstating the success of a program in which local law enforcement agencies partner with the federal government to facilitate the deportation of county jail inmates suspected of being unauthorized immigrants, They claim to have deported 40K people, Ice records show only 10K were deported and only 5K had criminal convictions.
The Trump administration is overstating the success of a program in which local law enforcement agencies partner with...

Signs of a Bright Future for Georgia’s Pre-K Students

A study of Pre-K program over a long period of time shows that children who participated in these program made significant gains from Pre-K through first grade in areas of language skills, literacy skills, math skills, and social skills.
A study of Pre-K program over a long period of time shows that children who participated in these program made...
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6 Nov 2017

Former Capitol Hill Staffer Works to Repeal Mandatory Minimum Laws He Helped Write

This is a story of how partisan congress works. Kevin Ring, a former staffer for Newt Gingerich, who helped write laws for, minimum drug sentences, explains how much of these laws are written based on partisan politics, as opposed to well established research.  Now he works for a non profit to undo the same laws, he helped right.
This is a story of how partisan congress works. Kevin Ring, a former staffer for Newt Gingerich, who helped write laws...

Kremlin-owned Firms Linked to Major Twitter and Facebook Investments

Paradise Papers leak shows that Russian government and oligarchs secretly used front companies in the US to invest in US based social media companies. The report has not shown any links between the investments and political meddling by Russia in the US elections. 
Paradise Papers leak shows that Russian government and oligarchs secretly used front companies in the US to invest in US...
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6 Nov 2017

Trump Voter fraud elections commission appears to have gone dark

The commission set up by President Trump to investigate the bogus voter fraud allegations, has not met since September 12th. The commission has been hampered by multiple lawsuits by several civil rights and voting rights groups, including the American Civil Liberties Union, arguing it hasn't been transparent and hasn't conducted enough of its business in the open.
The commission set up by President Trump to investigate the bogus voter fraud allegations, has not met since September...
6 Nov 2017

Voting access under attack as countdown to 2018 election begins

Voting rights is under attack and Trumps pick to the election fraud commission, Kris Kobach,revealed that he wants to require proof of citizenship to register to vote. Seems like republicans are intent to introduce legislation to do so.
Voting rights is under attack and Trumps pick to the election fraud commission, Kris Kobach,revealed that he wants to...
4 Nov 2017

Gerrymander 5K: run highlights absurdity of Republican redistricting

Progressives and democrats are using creative ways to demonstrate gerrymandering to their constituents. A 5K run in Asheville, zigzagged through the city showing how the republicans have gerrymandered a progressive enclave in a red state, such that it is now represented by two republicans, one an ultra-conservative.
Progressives and democrats are using creative ways to demonstrate gerrymandering to their constituents. A 5K run in...

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4 Nov 2017

The Right to Vote Is Never Safe

Understanding and learning from history is essential to staying vigilant and fighting for a better future. History never progresses in a straight line. We have made much progress since the founding of this nation and will not stop here!
Understanding and learning from history is essential to staying vigilant and fighting for a better future. History never...

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3 Nov 2017

What’s so funny about the federal criminal justice system?

Donald Trump's reckless statements on criminal justice have real consequences on peoples lives. This criminal justice attorney explains how a criminal conviction effects peoples lives, and how the justice system really work, and how Trumps comments are not based on a real understanding of the system.
Donald Trump's reckless statements on criminal justice have real consequences on peoples lives. This criminal justice...

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1 Nov 2017

Don’t Leave People in Prisons or Jail Behind

This advocacy group helps individuals with HIV to re-enter into society and change public perception on these individuals.  Taking care of these individuals when they re-enter the community (95% do) is also a public safety issue for all citizens. Learn about this group and their activities.
This advocacy group helps individuals with HIV to re-enter into society and change public perception on these...
26 Oct 2017

I Was a Racist Cop: How I came to recognize my own racism, bias, and privilege

Silence is the culture of many police departments. In my second year as a cop ― a career that would span more than a decade across three states ― I was taught the ramifications of speaking out. After a sergeant stole from an impounded car, another whistleblower and I reported him up the chain of command. Within days, I was fired. It was just before Christmas; young, a child on the way, and now my fledgling career tarnished. I received the message loud and clear: Do not kneel.
Silence is the culture of many police departments. In my second year as a cop ― a career that would span more than a...

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25 Oct 2017

The TurboVote Challenge

They bring companies and organizations together in a non-partisan, long term relationship to increase voter participation.
They bring companies and organizations together in a non-partisan, long term relationship to increase voter...
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23 Oct 2017

The Election Bombshell Everyone Missed: Trump Campaign Staffer Convicted on All 10 Counts of Sweeping Voter Fraud

“Donald Trump has made claim after claim calling the integrity of the election into question, but his Michigan campaign had no problem hiring a staff member facing election law charges,” said Progress Michigan executive director Lonnie Scott in a public statement. “The fact that the Trump campaign and the Michigan Republican Party embraced Brandon Hall is just one more reason to recount and audit the vote in Michigan.”
“Donald Trump has made claim after claim calling the integrity of the election into question, but his Michigan...

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20 Oct 2017

Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Are Often Ignored

Last month, a landmark study called “Tokens on the Small Screen” confirmed what even casual TV watchers have probably observed: the Asian Americans and Pacific Islander (AAPI) population is seriously under-represented on television. Putting more Asian faces on TV isn’t about diversity for diversity’s sake. It’s about closing the gap in the public understanding of how different demographic groups are impacted by issues such as policy changes in immigration, health care, taxes and trade.
Last month, a landmark study called “Tokens on the Small Screen” confirmed what even casual TV watchers have...
15 Oct 2017

US immigration population hits record 60 million, 1-of-5 in nation

This is a good example of right wing fear mongering. They state that there are 60 million immigrants, stating that we don't know how many are legal vs illegal, which is easily knowable., They also claim that this rise is the reason why Donald Trump won the presidency.  They basically imply that immigration is the reason for the troubles in this country. Studies show that immigration has had no effect on wages in this country.
This is a good example of right wing fear mongering. They state that there are 60 million immigrants, stating that we...
1 Oct 2017

Balanced Ballot Proposal

A very interesting and effective proposal to find the true intention of the voters. By adding an against vote to the ballot and counting that vote it allows us to find a more accurate representative of our votes.  Take a look.
A very interesting and effective proposal to find the true intention of the voters. By adding an against vote to the...
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Publisher: NAACP

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22 Sep 2017

NAACP Files Lawsuit in Defense of DACA Eligible People of Color

NAACP has filed a suit against President Trump, Attorney General Jeff Sessions, Homeland Security Elaine Duke, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Department of Homeland Security, in defense of people of color eligible for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).  DACA was designed to protect the most vulnerable residents, young undocumented immigrants, who are overwhelmingly people of color.
NAACP has filed a suit against President Trump, Attorney General Jeff Sessions, Homeland Security Elaine Duke, U.S....

Publisher: Vox

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22 Sep 2017

Republicans aren’t voting for Graham-Cassidy. They’re just voting for Obamacare repeal.

Senate Republicans are showing once again, that repealing Obamacare is pure politics and has little to do with solving the people's problem. Their only concern is to pass a bill, so they can claim they repealed Obamacare.
Senate Republicans are showing once again, that repealing Obamacare is pure politics and has little to do with solving...

Publisher: NBC News

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22 Sep 2017

This Hispanic Heritage Month, What’s There to Celebrate? We Asked.

For the first time in 40 years the congressional Hispanic Caucus institute decided not to invite Donald Trump due to his pardon pf Joe Arpaio, dismantling of Obamacare that afforded millions of hispanics health insurance,  his voter fraud investigation based on false premises and his actions on DACA.
For the first time in 40 years the congressional Hispanic Caucus institute decided not to invite Donald Trump due to his...
21 Sep 2017

Flint’s water had a “horrifyingly large” impact on fetal deaths, study

The lead contamination crisis in Flint, Michigan, appears to have led to a 58% increase in fetal deaths in the city between November 2013 and March 2015.  Study shows that neglect in environmental protection comes at a horrendous cost to the society. Despite these findings the trump administration is reducing the EPA funding, which is charged with maintaining water standards.
The lead contamination crisis in Flint, Michigan, appears to have led to a 58% increase in fetal deaths in the city...
20 Sep 2017

Leading the Charge: Mayor Announces Fast-Charging EV Hubs in All 5 Boroughs

The mayor of NY is promoting 10 million dollars in funding to create fast charging stations across the city, with the goal of charging 12,000 vehicles per week. The goal for the city is to reduce emissions, in face of Trumps abdication of leadership in climate,  and cut emissions by 80% by 2050
The mayor of NY is promoting 10 million dollars in funding to create fast charging stations across the city, with the...

Distorted Districts, Distorted Laws

Gerrymandering results in a system were Politicians pick their voters, instead of the other way around. This results in legislators who are less responsive to the will of their voters.  As a result, even though the wast majority of voters for example support the expansion of ACA, 19 states have refused the federal funding directly opposing the will of their people.  This brief discusses the fate of public policies in 6 states.
Gerrymandering results in a system were Politicians pick their voters, instead of the other way around. This results in...

Publisher: Vox

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19 Sep 2017

The rumors that Trump was changing course on the Paris climate accord, explained

Major publications like Wall Street Journal announced that Trump Administration had reversed course and wants to stay with the agreement, which the administration denied.  It seems more a revelation of the Trump administrations incompetence, where administration officials and conservative news outlets seem to conflict the official white house message.
Major publications like Wall Street Journal announced that Trump Administration had reversed course and wants to stay...
5 Sep 2017

Bipartisan swath of lawmakers files Supreme Court briefs against gerrymandering

A bipartisan group of governors and legislators are supporting laws that abolish partisan gerrymandering. They have filed briefs in advance of the supreme court hearing the case in October, Gill v. Whitford, that could abolish partisan gerrymandering.
A bipartisan group of governors and legislators are supporting laws that abolish partisan gerrymandering. They have...

Latinos are disproportionately affected by asthma, and Trump’s policies are making it worse

President Trump is blocking efforts to protect the environment, and in the near term this effects the minority Latino and Asian communities. He is doing this by severely cutting the EPA budget, that would compromise the agencies ability to enforce all air quality standards.
President Trump is blocking efforts to protect the environment, and in the near term this effects the minority Latino...
25 Jul 2017

Biased AI Is A Threat To Civil Liberties. The ACLU Has A Plan To Fix It

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping our entire society: our day to day work, the products we purchase, the news we read, how we vote. Advocacy groups like ACLU are concerned that these algorithms do not discriminate in cases of criminal justice, equity as it relates to fair housing, fair lending and fair credit.
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping our entire society: our day to day work, the products we purchase, the news we...

Publisher: The Nation

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30 Jun 2017

The Trump Administration Is Planning an Unprecedented Attack on Voting Rights

Donald trump is defunding the Election Assistance Commission, Department of Justice is reviewing voter registration lists, the trump appointed election integrity is looking into bogus voter fraud, and they have elected a Heritage foundation partisan to enact suppressive policies.
Donald trump is defunding the Election Assistance Commission, Department of Justice is reviewing voter registration...

Publisher: Boston Globe

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18 May 2016

The college debt crisis is even worse than you think

Lo income students are overwhelmingly burdened with student loans.  Not only will the jobs waiting for them not empower them to pay back their excessive loans, most don't even finish college. This means most of these lo-income students leave campus saddled with lots of debt but none of the salary gains that traditionally come with bachelor's degree.
Lo income students are overwhelmingly burdened with student loans.  Not only will the jobs waiting for them not...

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