politics
Real reform in Brooklyn’s Democratic Party a daunting task
October 16, 2018Unfortunately, leaders of the Brooklyn Democratic Party machine proved once again that when you keep people ignorant of what’s happening you kill democracy.
Read moreThis week in history: Tommie Smith, John Carlos and the 1968 Olympics Black Power Salute
October 15, 2018After 50 years, this is still a story needing to be remembered—“a story of encouragement, of knowledge of history."
Read moreNew Trump immigration rules put wealthy at front of the line
October 15, 2018Latest guidelines equate worth with wealth and move families who have already waited years to the end of the line.
Read moreRacist dog whistles against Andrew Gillum could backfire on Florida GOP
October 15, 2018"I actually believe that Florida and its rich diversity are going to be looking for a governor who’s going to bring us together, not divide us."
Read moreAFT’s Weingarten: “No poll that matters but Election Day.”
October 12, 2018“It now falls on each and every one of us to get out and vote. We have to take it to the streets."
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