U.S.
Sandra Bland’s only offense was “driving while black”
July 29, 2015The institutionalized prejudices and distorted practices that led to her death are unacceptable in a nation of equal justice under the law.
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Dead at 28, Sandra Bland’s Texas dream turned nightmare
July 22, 2015According to federal statistics, an African-American driver is 31 percent more likely to be pulled over for a traffic citation.
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“Race to Revolution” a must-read on U.S.-Cuba history
July 21, 2015"Race To Revolution: The United States And Cuba During Slavery And Jim Crow" should be read especially now, as relations are renewed with Cuba.
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Cuba-U.S. relations: the hard road toward normalization begins
July 21, 2015A large crowd gathered to watch the flag raising; they cheered as the Cuban flag flew over the embassy for the first time in 54 years.
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Phoenix Rising: Netroots draws attention to Arizona immigration struggle
July 20, 2015Netroots Nation, the gathering of progressive activists and bloggers, is heading into its 10th year in Phoenix this week.
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