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Homeless man on National Mall (cc photo: Elvert Barnes); ABC‘s David Muir at December 19 Democratic debate in Manchester, N.H.

In Nine Democratic Debates, Not a Single Question About Poverty

Over 45 million Americans live in poverty—but you wouldn’t think potential leaders of the country are expected to know or care anything about this, listening to the questions asked by the elite journalists who moderated the Democratic debates this primary season.

May 27, 2016
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Submitted by: Love Knowledge
Category: Politics

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2016 US Elections

A Guide to Clinton’s Emails

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FBI Director James Comey announced on July 5 that he will not recommend criminal charges in connection with Hillary Clinton’s use of a personal email system while secretary of state. His decision, however, will not end the political debate over Clinton’s judgment.

July 5, 2016
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Submitted by: Love Knowledge
Category: Politics

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2016 US Elections

The BET Awards Speech Every Activist Needs to See

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Jesse Williams' powerful speech on black oppression at the BET awards.

June 28, 2016
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Category: Justice

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Human Rights

America’s Female Prison Population Has Grown 800% and Nobody Is Talking About It

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Nearly two-thirds of females in prison are incarcerated for nonviolent offenses. Does that sound reasonable to you?

June 29, 2016
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Category: Justice

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Human Rights

Exposé: Four Months Inside A Private Prison

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Mother Jones senior reporter Shane Bauer became a corrections officer at a Louisiana prison to find out what goes on inside. After four months on the job, Bauer witnessed the chaos of prison life and is now sharing his experience.

June 23, 2016
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Category: Justice

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Human Rights

Type: News

ACLU Concerned Over Proposed Gun Regulation Using Error-Prone Watchlist System

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Following the Orlando shooting, should we use the government's No Fly list and other watchlists to help regulate guns? The American Civil Liberties Union contends that we shouldn't due to an "error-prone and unreliable" system.