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Martin Luther King called himself a democratic socialist. He believed that America needed a “radical redistribution of economic and political power.” He challenged America’s class system and its racial caste system. He opposed US militarism

"We cannot be clearer: You must act now to protect every American's freedom to vote without interference and with confidence that their ballot will be counted and honored."

Sober year-end assessments from Western Sahara, Germany, Macedonia, and Russia, and more news from four continents.

Since the French Revolution, the Right has deployed a common set of arguments to resist the drive to democratize economic and political power. The Left will only win if we analyze their rhetoric — and counter it.

Employees at the well-regarded firm SHoP Architects announced that they are seeking to unionize with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. If successful, they will be the first union at a prominent private-sector firm.

The psychological challenges of sports have been talked about for ages. In 2021, athletes in a number of disciplines took action.

Environmental activist criticizes US president for expanding fossil fuel infrastructure

"These books are not there for anything else other than to affirm and show the kids their love for who they are, and that there are other people out there like them, that they are not alone."

The charge, while provocative, offers a framework to reckon with systemic racial injustice — past and present.

2021: Some bests and worsts in the media world