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Activists turn Chicago police torture site at Homan Square into Freedom Square
July 27, 2016The occupation is one of several national protests currently being led by African-American-led organizations.
Read morePeoples Convention held last weekend just before DNC
July 27, 2016"The People's Convention" opened to a crowd of enthusiastic activists at the historic Arch Street Friends Meeting House in downtown Philadelphia.
Read moreHistory: Hillary Clinton nominated for Presidency of the United States
July 27, 2016The historic nomination takes on significance, because it comes at a time when women's rights are under attack by Republicans in state after state across this country.
Read moreMichael Jordan speaks out on police shootings: “I can no longer stay silent”
July 27, 2016"I grieve with the families who have lost loved ones, as I know their pain all too well," wrote Jordan.
Read moreProgressive all-stars talk voting, future at Philly LGBT center
July 27, 2016Rep. Alan Grayson, the Rev. Jesse Jackson, and Jim Hightower were among the cavalcade of progressives who made appearances.
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