Conservatives may deny it, or say it’s a thing of the past. But, hate groups are still flying their Betsy Ross flag right next to their Confederate one.
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Racial & Gender Justice
Working to combat economic inequality, achieve climate justice, and build peace requires solutions designed to dismantle systemic racism and patriarchy. That’s why all of our projects seek to intersect and achieve justice across gender, diversity, and race, in addition to class.
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‘The Squad’ Keeps the Focus on Bold, Inequality-Busting Policies
Representatives Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Ayanna Pressley fight hard for their constituents in the face of racist attacks.
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Trump’s Send-Them-Back Doctrine
Trump’s war on immigrants recalls the absurdity of Stalin’s purges — and a few of his supporters, at least, are starting to notice.
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Washington Vs. The Squad
Trump’s not the only one terrified of these four congresswomen — leading Democrats apparently are, too.
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The Racist History of Tipping
This week, the House of Representatives will vote on the Raise the Wage Act, which would boost the minimum wage across the country to $15 an hour by 2024.
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A Trump Plan to Throw 55,000 Children Out of Their Homes
A proposed rule would strip housing benefits from U.S. citizens if they’re found to have family members with the wrong immigration status.
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My Parents Proudly Worked for the US Postal Service. Don’t Destroy It.
African Americans have the most to lose from Postal Service cuts and the most to gain from innovative reforms that help the poor, like postal banking.
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2020 Candidates on Poverty, Climate, and Military Spending
2020 candidates were asked about their plans to address poverty, racism, militarism, and ecological devastation. Here’s what they said.
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Support the Women’s World Cup Team
The U.S. women’s soccer team outperforms its male counterpart but earns less — like women in every other field.
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Celebrating Juneteenth with Bold New Ideas
Juneteenth was supposed to mark the end of a horrific era of oppression, but racial inequality remains rampant. These 10 policy proposals could change that.
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Cashing in on Our Homes: Billionaire Landlords Profit as Millions Face Eviction
Billionaire Landlords Profit as Millions Face Eviction
Fact Sheet: Congressional Progressive Caucus Priorities
The Congressional Progressive Caucus has released a bold agenda for 2021. This fact sheet analyzes the implications of these priorities for the American people.
Reimagining School Safety
A look at the dangers posed to students by law enforcement and how to invest in real school safety for our nation’s children.
White Supremacy is the Preexisting Condition: Eight Solutions to Ensure Economic Recovery Reduces the Racial Wealth Divide
Eight Solutions to Ensure Economic Recovery Reduces the Racial Wealth Divide.
Black Immigrant Domestic Workers in the Time of COVID-19
Black immigrant domestic workers are at the epicenter of three converging storms—the pandemic, the resulting economic depression, and structural racism.