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Frederick Douglass. Photo: Wikimedia Commons. The great freedom fighter Frederick Douglass was invited to deliver a speech at Rochester's Corinthian Hall on July 5, 1852, to commemorate Independence…
Sanders: “If the horrific pandemic we are now experiencing has taught us anything it is that national security means a lot more than building bombs, missiles, jet fighters,…
Green: "To see change, we must be active at the federal, state, and local levels to enable leadership that aligns with our values and implements policies that reflect…
City & State: "The New York City Board of Elections is legally required to start counting absentee ballots by July 1, but that won’t happen because of the…
The Black National Convention will organize and build Black political power in defense of Black lives. Photo: YouTube Upcoming 2020 Black National Convention will focus on political agenda…
NYPD. Photo Joi Ito, Wikimedia Commons On June 1, I wrote a commentary with 10 suggested policy changes--most are not new-- that must be instituted as part of…
Miami-Dade Police Director Alfredo Ramirez: "I am shocked and angered by a body cam video that I just saw involving one of our officers. I’ve immediately initiated an…
The Independent: “There is no chance that we will know on election night the full vote total in Michigan,” Marc Elias, an election lawyer with prominent Democratic clients,…
Center for American Progress: “The challenge is to expose white nationalist ideologues—and the opportunistic politicians who are appropriating their language—to demonstrate that these ideas are fundamentally un-American.” Photo:…
Koehler: "What matters about the present moment is that change seems to be coming from multiple directions, both outside and within the corridors of political and economic power."…
