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Activists of every stripe unite in ICE civil disobedience
February 17, 2016The anti-deportation event marked a significant moment in coalition-building for immigrants' rights in Chicago.
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Young black activists are in it for the long haul
February 16, 2016Featuring a network of young leaders, use of technology, and a focus on system-wide change, the Movement for Black Lives represents a politically important moment in civil rights organizing.
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The main political issue of the year stems from Scalia’s death
February 16, 2016Within hours, the Senate Republicans formed a blockade: They would wait more than ten months for the next president to replace Scalia no matter who President Obama sent their way.
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This week in history: First black athlete wins Winter Olympics gold
February 16, 2016Ten years ago this week, in Turin, Italy, speed skater Shani Davis became the first black athlete to win a gold medal in an individual sport at the Olympic Winter Games.
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With Scalia’s death, 4-4 split means uncertain outcomes in major cases
February 15, 2016The sudden injection of a Supreme Court nomination battle into the midst of the presidential primaries hugely raises the stakes for November.
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