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North Carolina North Carolina Muslims Continue Progressive March Despite 20 Years of Sept. 11 Bias

Hate crimes against US Muslims have exploded by 500% in the years since Sept. 11, 2001. Still, more Muslims than ever are running for elected office and raising their voices for progressive change.

Emiene Wright Emiene Wright September 13, 2021 11:30 am EDT
Criminal Justice two Black women holding quilt with photos of relative who was killed by police
Criminal Justice Phoenix Police Controversies May Have Sparked DOJ Probe Into the Department

The Justice Department will look into whether Phoenix police officers have used excessive force, abused people with disabilities, and engaged in other misconduct.

Associated Press Associated Press August 16, 2021 3:23 pm EDT
Politics Rev. Jesse Jackson (C), listens during a sit-in demonstration outside the office of Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) on July 26, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Politics Pressure to End the Filibuster Is Mounting for Kyrsten Sinema as 39 Protesters Arrested During Phoenix Sit-In

Police arrested 39 protestors outside Sen. Kyrsten Sinema’s office on Monday as they called on the senator to support ending the filibuster

Ryan Knappenberger Ryan Knappenberger July 30, 2021 12:05 pm EDT
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Climate Activists Want to See Sinema Fight to Include Civilian Climate Corps Funding in Budget

Chapters of the Sunrise Movement rallied across the country earlier this month to drum up support for the Civilian Climate Corps

Jessica Swarner Jessica Swarner July 29, 2021 5:58 pm EDT
Education Commissioner Bull Connor directs the arrest of approximately 25 African American demonstrators in Birmingham, Ala. on April 10, 1963. Singer Al Hibbler who led the protest march, heads the line left background. Connor who directs the police department said Hibbler would not be taken into custody. (AP Photo/Horace Cort)
Education Republicans Want to Rewrite American History With Critical Race Theory Ban

A group of Pennsylvania Republicans want schools across the state to whitewash history with Critical Race Theory ban.

Ume Sarfaraz Ume Sarfaraz July 1, 2021 3:27 pm EDT

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Camaron Stevenson Elections The Arizona Senate’s ‘Audit’ of the 2020 Election Results Is Finally Over, but at What Cost?
Activists take part in a protest outside of the Old Ebbitt Grill to call for a full minimum wage with tips for restaurant workers in Washington, DC in May 2021. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN / AFP via Getty Images) Law and Policy ‘More Rights for the Employer’: Why Workers Have it So Bad in North Carolina
Bridge rebuilding in Ashland County Infrastructure Wisconsin Desperately Needs Infrastructure Bills to Pass, Lawmakers Say
FILE - In this Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020 file photo, Chester County election workers process mail-in and absentee ballots for the 2020 general election in the United States at West Chester University in West Chester. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) Voting PA Election Bill Proposes Reforms, Transparency Without Restricting Voters’ Rights
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Commentary Ettinger: There’s No One ‘Right’ Way To Be Trans

BLACKSBURG-As the Blacksburg murder case goes to trial, Eve looks at the questions raised about the victim and if they were trans.

Eve Ettinger Eve Ettinger June 28, 2021 10:01 pm EDT
Social Justice PRIDE Act a good start to fixing LGBT discrimination in the US tax code, experts say.
Social Justice Would PRIDE Act Help? Tax Code Causes Problems For LGBTQ Couples

RICHMOND-The PRIDE Act, co-sponsored by Virginia Congressman Don Beyer, would help fix problems LGBTQ couples have with the tax code.

Megan Schiffres Megan Schiffres June 28, 2021 6:18 am EDT