Tag: race

Republicans can only win by racial gerrymandering and voter suppression. And Trump can only win by using fear and racism.

"We are the Many, and they are Few – and if we decide to stand together, to make our voices heard, no one and nothing will stop us."

Politicians and media moguls have long understood that fear and hate sell better than hope and compassion, no matter how much we might wish it otherwise.

That is the shift that can make possible, at long last, a decisive win against racism.

Instead of looking to combat-ready police to solve the problem of public disruption, the community itself has the capacity to create structures of safety and support by focusing on solidarity and confronting the foundational issues that are causing the violence in the first place.

The men are accused of participating in violent attacks, as well as using the internet to incite violence ahead of various events.

“These three police officers from Biscayne Park disgraced themselves and damaged the public’s trust in law enforcement."

"Today, Chicago has taken one small step in bringing justice to Laquan McDonald's family and our communities.”

We look at the criminalization of black and brown students that has led to what is known as the school-to-prison pipeline.

But if the FEMA response to recent disasters is any indication, storm victims could face barriers in securing federal aid – especially if they're not white.