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"We need to double down ... building multiracial coalition…understanding isolation is our enemy and the only way through this is together.”

The progressive Muslim wave thrived even as it faced one of the most Islamophobic elections of our time. These candidates ran on health care for all, protecting black lives, reversing our climate disaster and challenging US foreign policy.

"Hedges’ assessment of the sickness of our times is searing in its directness," writes reviewer Weller. "His rage is palpable in his scolding of the system we take for granted, one we preserve at our own peril."

MOSTLY ABSENT FROM THE STORY of Max Rose’s ground-breaking victory are unions. The New York state AFL-CIO endorsed Donovan, the Republican incumbent. Many individual unions did the same

"Indivisible," which organized protests around the country against the president, has written a 'how-to' guide for a progressive agenda in Congress.

Nine new representatives will boost Congress’ African American membership to a record-high of at least 55.

As election results came in, Blum was given the Isreal Film Festival’s achievement in film and television award. His acceptance began with criticism of Trump.“ A lot is at stake. The last two years have been hard for all of us who cherish freedom."

Winners and Losers; Trump's Media War; Google Walkout; Cable News Myths; China's Great Firewall; AOC vs Fox News; Zuckerberg's Gift

"We are making this sacred journey to call on our government to stop the unacceptable practice of imprisoning immigrant minors, and ensure protection for those seeking refuge within our borders.” Rabbi Miriam Terlinchamp

As much pride and empowerment as there is in community ownership of food-producing gardens and financial services such as credit unions, research shows those sorts of grassroots efforts cannot close the ever-growing racial wealth gap . . .