John Bachtell
LATEST ARTICLES BY John Bachtell
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Movement to defend the 2020 vote growing by the day
September 2, 2020Groups inside and outside the Democratic Party linking arms to defend the integrity of the November elections.
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Prominent left veterans say vote Biden-Harris, then keep organizing
August 20, 2020Among the political left, broadly speaking, the Biden-Harris ticket has wide support, even though many prefer the candidates went even further in a progressive direction on the issues.
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Review: ‘Crip Camp,’ an inspiring flick on the struggles of the disabled
August 13, 2020As so, the fight for full equality for people with disabilities continues.
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Colorado takes a giant step toward police reform
August 3, 2020The measure is part of a broad police accountability and reform legislation restricting the use of force by officers and banning chokeholds, signed into law by Governor Jared Polis (D) on June 19.
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CPUSA co-chair Rossana Cambron sees potential for transformative moment in history
July 29, 2020“This is a strategic action to remove Trump. The moment calls upon us to look beyond ourselves and do what’s best for all of us."
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Chicago teachers say remote learning only way to keep kids safe
July 24, 2020"We call on the schools and the mayor of this city to have a heart...make sure our students can be educated remotely until it is safe,” declared Stacy Davis Gates, Chicago Teachers Union vice president.
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Opposition mounts to Trump attempt to open schools without safety measures
July 15, 2020The Trump administration's drive to force the nation's schools to reopen this fall has run into a buzz saw of opposition from school districts, teachers, parents, and public health associations.
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Separation of Trump and state: Blocking Republicans’ evangelical election strategy
July 8, 2020For Christian nationalists, kings like Trump don’t have to follow the rules: They are the law. But progressive Christians are challenging fundamentalists' hold on the faith.
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