Malcolm X’s Fearlessness Lives
Despite Trump’s attempts to stoke fear, every day Americans are carrying on the Malcolm X legacy of resistance.
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What Everyone Needs to Know About the Anti-Woke Movement
Kimberlé Crenshaw, an author, civil rights advocate, and critical race theory scholar outlines the danger of co-opting ‘woke’ terminology, book bans, and the Trump administration’s attempts at cultural erasure.
Use of Federal Troops in LA recalls Militarized Law Enforcement in Civil Rights Movement
To activate the National Guard requires that protesters are constituting either an “invasion” or “rebellion.”
Millions rally against authoritarianism, White House portrays No Kings protests as threats
At the end of a week when President Donald Trump sent Marines and the California National Guard to Los Angeles to quell protests, Americans across the country turned out in huge numbers to protest Trump’s attempts to expand his power. In rallies on June 14, 2025, organized under the banner “No…
Office for Civil Rights nominee vows aggressive enforcement amid mass layoffs
Senate committee grills conservative lawyer Kimberly Richey, who led the Office for Civil Rights during COVID, on antisemitism, LGBTQ+ issues.
So They Could Have Brought Kilmar Abrego Garcia Back Sooner? Bonus: The DOJ’s Case Against Him Shattered
Looks like the government could have brought Kilmar Abrego Garcia home any time they wanted to. Interesting…
Democracy Under Attack: Events From History to Inspire Us as We Fight Back
With an increasingly authoritarian administration in the White House, we have a democracy under attack. Events in history can inspire us as we fight back.
WA farmworkers afraid to report sexual harassment to EEOC under Trump
Farmworkers are afraid to report sexual harassment when the Federal EEOC won’t say if immigration status will be used against victims.
Lethal Petty Bigots ‘R Us
Harvey Milk served in the Korean War before he was forced to resign and accept an "other than honorable" discharge due to his homosexuality.
DOJ Abandons Effort to Address Phoenix’s Treatment of Homeless People
The DOJ retracted findings of constitutional violations in Phoenix and five other jurisdictions. Advocates say the move could further embolden cities and police departments to marginalize homeless people.
Are deals with the ‘devil’ essential to survival in politics?
Controversial former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick argues that in order to gain an upper hand in politics, sometimes we must negotiate with racists.
Why 1963 was America’s tipping point
Black studies scholar Peniel Joseph’s new book illuminates a pivotal point in the nation’s struggle for civil rights — and how only one year can bring us closer (or further from) true democracy and racial equity.
Same-Sex Marriage Under Attack by State Lawmakers
Trump’s Anti-LGBTQ+ policies make state lawmakers feel more emboldened to ban same-sex-marriage.
“How Can I Take Anyone Seriously Talking About Mohsen Being Antisemitic?”
Mohsen Mahdawi is not antisemitic. Just ask his Jewish-Israeli friends. Our government is lying about green card and student visa holders who are Brown so they can deport them. —Zany Editor
Pro-Palestinian University Students March in and Outside the Michigan Capitol
Editor: I am so proud of young people today who stand up for the people of a foreign country. When I was their age, I can't say that I knew anyone that was willing to risk arrest to speak out about something happening across the world. They’re brave to hold a pro-Palestinian protest at the…
Trump Appears to Be Targeting Muslim and “Non-White” Students for Deportation
Students from Muslim-majority countries as well as Asia and Africa are having their visas revoked with little or no explanation.
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