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The ‘Free Speech’ Hypocrisy of Right-Wing Media

Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor The New York Times
When it comes to protecting the speech of people who are most vulnerable to being intimidated into silence — like people of color and gay people — conservatives either are suspiciously quiet or drive further intimidation with wildly negative news coverage.

Youngstown Residents Push to Oust Corporations from Election Campaigns, Cap Contributions at $100

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“We have been vastly outspent by industry and their corporate allies. It is clear to us that we are trying to advance rights via the ballot in an election system set up to favor corporations. This time, we’re addressing the election system too.” Lynn Anderson The initiative states that the people of Youngstown recognize that “corporations use their disproportionate wealth to frame important issues and influence elections.”

Charlottesville Goddam

Michael Winship Common Dreams
In a time of crisis the president is supposed to bring us together. Donald Trump did not.

Who is Left on Trump's Manufacturing Council?

Julia Glum Raw Story
Another business leader has dropped out of Donald Trump's manufacturing jobs initiative amid concerns about how the president responded to the violent protests in Charlottesville, Virginia, over the weekend. And Richard Trumka!

Renter Week of Action and Political Education!

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This September join thousands of renters for bold and powerful actions across the country to stand up for our communities, defend our homes and fight for a world where all people have dignified and affordable homes!

The Leap Manifesto: A World Based on Caring for the Earth and One Another

The Leap The Leap
The Leap began in 2015 with the launch of The Leap Manifesto: 15 political demands from a coalition of 60 social movement leaders across Canada. It offered an inspiring, big-picture narrative for an energy transition based in principles of justice, human rights, and worker solidarity.