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No, Black People Can’t Be “Racists” - Truthout
WEBOct 20, 2021 · The author argues that the term “racism” must be understood within the context of an anti-Black American polity, and that Black people cannot be racists because they lack the systemic power to enforce white supremacy. He criticizes the attacks on critical race theory and the misguided position of Black law professor Randall Kennedy.
Sanders Calls Income and Wealth Inequality Issues “We Don
WEBAug 20, 2024 · There is strength in numbers, the congresswoman added, recognizing that progressives in the House were more able to use their “courage muscle” to press other Democrats to support spending measures to help millions more Americans on several issues, including education, debt, infrastructure, the environment and more.
Panel on Supreme Court Reforms Lauds Ideas of Term Limits, …
WEBAug 22, 2024 · A forum featuring legal experts and lawmakers discussed the High Court and the future of democracy. They criticized the court's ethics crisis, legitimacy crisis, and conservative reforms that stripped rights from Americans.
For 20 Years, Team Bush Has Escaped Prosecution for Their
WEBMar 20, 2023 · Like other U.S. military interventions, the rationale for this illegal aggression was based on a lie. Much as President Lyndon B. Johnson used the fabricated Tonkin Gulf incident as a pretext to escalate the Vietnam War, Bush relied on mythical weapons of mass destruction and a nonexistent link between Iraqi President Saddam Hussein and the 9/11 attacks to justify his war on Iraq.
What to Do When You Have Been Abusive - Truthout
WEBJan 26, 2020 · As I sit in my bed and begin to type (beds are my favorite typing places), there is a part of me that says, “Don’t write this article.” There is a part of me that still resonates deeply with the fear and shame that surround the topics of abuse and intimate partner violence — the taboo that most communities have around talking not just about the fact that people experience rape and ...
The Right’s Push to Whitewash History Is a Precursor to Fascism
WEBAug 18, 2024 · Urgent! We have a limited amount of time. Truthout has launched a crucial fundraising campaign to support our work. We have 10 days to raise $50,000. Every single day, our team is reporting deeply on complex political issues: revealing wrongdoing in our so-called justice system, tracking global attacks on human rights, unmasking the money behind right-wing movements, and more.
Abortion Is as Old as Pregnancy: 4,000 Years of Reproductive …
WEBJan 22, 2016 · Abortion in Times of Old. Instructions for inducing an abortion appear in the Bible. In Numbers 5:11-31, God is described as instructing Moses to present “The Test for an Unfaithful Wife” (NIV) – a ritual to be used by priests against women accused by their husbands of unfaithfulness.The ritual involves the drinking of “bitter water,” a potion that will abort any pregnancies that ...
Kenya Protests Against IMF-Backed Reforms Reflect Severity of …
WEBAug 23, 2024 · Protests ignited by recent IMF-backed reforms in Kenya show no signs of abating.Demonstrations began in June when Kenyan president William Ruto proposed taxes on essential goods including food, health care, and fuel in line with IMF-supported budget reforms.In response, Kenyan police resorted to a brutal crackdown, arresting protestors and opening fire on crowds.