racism
Virginia lawmaker uses “tar baby” slur to attack Obamacare
March 21, 2014Southside Virginia has been in the news because of a catastrophic coal ash spill into the Dan River, and now, racist comments by a legislator comparing Obamacare to tar babies.
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Revival of fascism a growing concern in Europe
March 17, 2014Commenting on Ukrainian developments, French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius pooh-poohed the idea that there is a fascist danger.
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We are not going back!
March 11, 2014From slavery to today's struggles against structural racism and for democracy for all, the African-American people continue to play a strategic role.
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Black Panther Eddie Conway, free after 44 years, calls for release of all political prisoners
March 11, 2014Marshall Eddie Conway charged that many, like himself, were victims of frame-ups orchestrated under the infamous FBI Counter Intelligence Program (COINTELPRO).
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“We’re not going away”: Ohioans fight voter suppression bills (with video)
March 7, 2014"Voter suppression is an attempt to deny people's influence, and it is sinful. I appeal to all those legislators who have a conscience to immediately repeal these acts."
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