Category: US Political System
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For Social Justice Advocates in California, Supporting Barbara Lee Remains the Best Strategy
Proper polling analysis shows that Lee has a legitimate chance of advancing to the general election. The smartest strategy for social justice advocates is to support her.
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Justice Representatives Have Power and We Need Them to Use It
Social justice advocates in the House should act more like labor unions dealing with intransigent employers, which leverage the threat to strike to force their bosses to take them seriously.
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Remembering John Lewis and Black Politics
This week on the show, Mike and David discuss the life and times of the late Rep. John Lewis. They also talk about the new wave of incoming Black politicians into Congress and the need for a new radical Black politics. Tune in below. Run It Black Podcast · Remembering…
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Anyone but Trump? Weighing Three Approaches for Social Justice Advocates in 2020
Each of the #VoteBlueNoMatterWho, #NeverBiden, and wait-and-see strategies has a coherent, reasonable social justice rationale.
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Progressive Democrats Beat Electoral Expectations in Competitive House Races in 2018
Evidence shows that supporters of progressive policy should confidently reject corporate Democrats in primaries.
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On Both Politics and Policy, “For All” Beats “For Some”
We have the money to enact universal programs, which are more efficient and effective than their means-tested counterparts.
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Feel the Bern and Vote for These Philly Judges on Tuesday, May 21
Bernie Sanders wants you to vote for good Philly judges on May 21. Hannah Spielberg recommends Kyriakakis (19), Palmer (23), and Yu (27).
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How Mainstream News Coverage Distorts the Policy, Politics, and Polling on Medicare For All
We need our news media to start telling the truth.
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How Accusations of “Negativity” and “Divisiveness” Stifle Debate
Candidate records & platforms matter. As can be seen in the race for DC State Board of Education in Ward 1, it’s important to point them out.
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A Plea to Progressives: Reject Russia Hysteria and Prioritize Social Justice
Intelligence agencies deserve more skepticism and the consequences of overstated threats and treason allegations deserve more thought.
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