Democratic National Convention Kicks Off With Unity Against Trump
The first night of the Democratic National Convention was held virtually for the first time in its history Monday, August 17. The new format was a striking reminder of how much our lives and politics themselves have changed over the last six months due to the Covid-19 pandemic that is still surging across the country. […]
Trump Turn To Old Playbook Of Racism For Re-Election
President Trump returned to his old playbook of racism and division after a disastrous 4 years of failed policies. The president has long used racial tensions and fears to pander to his base, predominantly older white suburban voters. From his early campaigns referring to Mexican immigrants as “rapists and murderers” to more recently when he […]
Joe Biden’s Running Mate Rundown
Joe Biden has said that he will announce his choice for his vice-presidential running mate next week. It is speculated that he will make his announcement the first week of August, before the Democratic National Convention begins on August 17. Back in March, Biden committed to selecting a woman to fill the VP his VP […]
New CDC Guidelines Push For Schools Reopening
The US surpassed the grim milestone of more than 4 million cases of COVID-19 this week. And while the nation is seeing record-breaking numbers and surges throughout the country, in a few short weeks, thousands of children will potentially be returning to full time, in-person education, as schools across the country plan to reopen. On […]
John Lewis Left A Legacy of Reclamation
In June, John Lewis made his last public appearance. Standing in Black Lives Matter Plaza in Washington DC, he saw firsthand the bright yellow mural, spanning two city blocks, the words “Black Lives Matter,” leading all the way to the Trump White House. A powerful and moving moment for a man whose activism and leadership led to the most important acts of civil rights legislation since the end of The Civil War. Today, a memorial […]