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"We have moved on from the verdict. Of course we're hurting of course we're shocked and disappointed, but that just means we have to roll up our sleeves and continue to fight."

Trayvon Martin, National Organization of Women, inequality, Lawrence Summers

President Obama recently paid tribute to South Africa's anti-apartheid leader – we need to bring Mandela's example home

“The simple fact is that there are no economic constraints to solving mass unemployment. For Washington, however, it’s just not a priority.”

The logical consequences of Silicon Valley capitalism: Social stratification and class antagonism

President Obama on Trayvon Martin. Food stamp funding. Rachel Jeantel interview. New York vs Texas. If God came back. Judy Collins -- Both Sides Now.