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What happens when the adults in the room are scarier than the crying baby? Who’s responsible for the last 17 years of American wars that have convulsed the planet? Babies? Teenagers? Grown men acting like babies? Let’s face it: perfectly sober adults

Felony Disenfranchisement | John Oliver. The Black Eyed Peas | Big Love. Laura Poitras Movie | Risk. Vote 'Em Out. Michael Moore's "Fahrenheit 11/9".

Most years, this last week in July is the only time that the media turns its attention to people with disabilities. But this year has been different.

It’s no surprise automatic voter registration receives such broad support in a polarized political environment. It's the epitome of good government reform: it’s cost-effective, and it works.

It’s time to follow the lead of Black grassroots organizers.

The shock election result in Britain has been attributed to the youth vote, leading to claims that younger voters don’t/can’t understand the issues at stake. Are the concerns valid?