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Remember and rekindle the spirit of the Emancipation Proclamation
January 4, 2018This country paid a terrible price to remove the scourge of slavery and become one nation. At a time when some would drive us apart, it is worth remembering the sacrifice and the triumph.
Read moreThe holiday season: A long night’s journey into light
December 27, 2017In our families and in our communities we guard ourselves against the long darkness. We hold out signs to one another that we can withstand these worst of days. That together, we humans can go on.
Read moreClass struggle and the revolutionary hope of Christmas
December 20, 2017What does Christmas have to do with the class struggle? In a word, everything.
Read moreCommuniqué from Santa’s secret location (at a post office near you)
December 20, 2017I reach down for the pair of dusty black boots. I smile as I see the faux fur trimming and the nicks and knocks in the leather from three decades of use.
Read moreAction planned in 600 cities to stop Trump attack on democracy
December 19, 2017It's going to take mass collective action to block Trump’s subversion of democracy.
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