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Marcus Garvey Inspired Millions, from MLK to Mandela; Now His Son Is Asking Obama to Pardon Him

Today we look at another request for a presidential pardon, this one from the family of Marcus Garvey, a pioneering figure in the Black Freedom struggle in the early 20th century

December 22, 2016
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Category: Justice

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"Her Life Depends on Obama Taking Action Now": 100,000+ People Demand Obama Free Chelsea Manning

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As President Obama’s term nears to a close, more than 100,000 people have signed a petition urging Obama to commute the sentence of Army whistleblower Chelsea Manning. In 2013, Manning was sentenced

December 21, 2016
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Category: Justice

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Free Leonard Peltier: Obama Urged to Grant Clemency to Native American Activist Jailed for 40 Years

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As President Obama’s last month in office begins, Amnesty International and other groups are calling on the president to grant clemency to Native American activist Leonard Peltier, who has been imprisoned for

December 21, 2016
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How to Face a Trump Presidency: Resist, Reconnect, Renew

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We can’t count on Republicans or Democrats to save us. Instead, we are the ones to build the world we want, starting in our communities.

December 21, 2016
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Submitted by: Love Knowledge
Category: Philosophy

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Teaching Civics in the Time of Trump

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Many Americans are still going through a whirlwind of emotions as they process November’s election results and the dawning of Donald Trump’s presidency. Although, by the time the official tally is finished, Trump will likely have lost the popular vote by 2

December 21, 2016
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Protest & "Boycott Everything": Robert Reich on the First 100 Day Resistance Agenda Against Trump

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Protests broke out across the country Monday as the 538 electors of the Electoral College met in their respective state capitals and decisively voted to make Donald Trump the 45th president

December 20, 2016
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Submitted by: Love Knowledge
Category: Justice

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