Black Police Group Supports Nike Deal with Colin Kaepernick Despite Police Unions’ Boycott
The black police group's support came after a national police association called for a boycott of Nike for signing an endorsement deal with Colin Kaepernick.
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The New Yorker Dropped Steve Bannon, but Misses the Point of Why the Invite Was a Mistake in the First Place
The New Yorker withdrew its invitation to Steve Bannon, but missed the point about why giving the white nationalist a platform is so dangerous.
Interview With One of Brazil's Leading Presidential Candidates, Ciro Gomes
Brazil's October 7 presidential election is rapidly approaching, and perhaps its most remarkable aspect is the utter lack of clarity about the likely outcome.
Andrew Gillum, Stacey Abrams, and Ben Jealous Could Be the First Black Governors of Their States. Here’s How They Got This Far.
Organizing prowess, coalition-building, and progressive bona fides helped propel the candidates to primary victory in Florida, Georgia, and Maryland.
CNN, Credibly Accused of Lying to its Audience About a Key Claim in its Blockbuster Cohen Story, Refuses to Comment
Cohen lawyer Lanny Davis says he was an anonymous source for CNN's blockbuster story. CNN told viewers he refused to comment. Who is lying?
Hold the Plaudits, John McCain's 2008 Campaign Paved the Way for Donald Trump
By choosing Sarah Palin as his running mate and tolerating slurs against Barack Obama, John McCain helped set loose the racism of the Republican Party.
Is Donald Trump Above the Law?
Michael Cohen told a federal court that Trump committed a felony. By standard legal logic, the president should be the next one indicted.
Prison Strike Organizer Warns: Brutal Prison Conditions Risk "Another Attica"
Incarcerated people in 17 states will refuse to work, spend, and in some cases, eat, in protest of “modern-day slavery.”
Dear James Mattis: Why Haven’t You Quit Yet?
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis was considered the “adult in the room” at the White House — but now he’s not even in the room anymore.
When Will the Democratic Party Get Involved in Local and State Law Enforcement Races?
Does the Democratic Party really care about black people or do they just want our votes?