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Puerto Rico has faced wave after wave of disaster since 2006. The unending state of emergency and the systematic use of executive orders have facilitated corruption, disinformation, chaotic crisis management, and enabled disaster capitalism.

Under the cover of the pandemic, the Trump Administration approved 3,000 requests to stop monitoring hazardous emissions and bypass health and safety rules. The missed inspections could add thousands of tons of greenhouse gases to the atmosphere.

We decided that we would stick with the Bernie program and continue to organize on the issues. FCCPR would be on the offensive on the issues and also take defensive actions against the Trump presidency and the Republicans.

“I’m trying to tell you that the world is beautiful,” writes Brooklyn poet Cynthia Manick; and in her rendering it is.

When I boycotted the 1968 Olympics because of racial inequality I was ostracized. Now white athletes are joining their black teammates in protests

Legendary folk singer Woody Guthrie is best known for his anthem “This Land Is Your Land,” which can come off as an innocuous ode to America if you aren’t listening closely. But the singer-songwriter was a lifelong socialist.

The Constitution even today does not offer an affirmative guarantee of the right to vote. If we truly want to build inclusive democracy, we must articulate an affirmative vision of an expansive right to vote in the Constitution itself.

The conservative media’s embrace of Kyle Rittenhouse speaks volumes about its priorities.

Kenny Smith Walks Off the Inside Set. Jerry Falwell Jr.'s Link to Trump. Ramy Youssef - Shattering Muslim Stereotypes on TV. Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn (Movie). Deadly Sins and Cardinal Virtues: A Voter Checklist.

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