Ona Judge, one of the nine enslaved people who lived in the President’s House, chose freedom in 1796 and the federal government is now trying to make her story disappear by removing an exhibit that told the truth about the people Washington enslaved there.
Ben Jealous
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This Earth Day, Humanity Is Failing Our “First Commandment”
We are facing the sixth mass extinction, caused by human activity, and must transition from finite to infinite energy sources to protect the garden we were given.
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As we prepare to lay Rev. Jackson to Rest, I’m thinking about words that build coalitions
Rev. Jesse Jackson’s legacy of uniting people across racial lines and his strategic use of words to build coalitions is remembered as he is laid to rest, and his work is continued by those who strive to use language that opens doors and allows people to see themselves in the solution.
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Black History Month and the Power that Holds Democracy Together
As Black History Month begins, we must remember the power of the Black community and the importance of unity in order to protect our democracy and ensure freedom and opportunity for all.
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PRAYING FOR HOPE
Reverend Jesse Jackson has been a beacon of hope for generations of Black Americans, teaching them to maintain hope in the face of adversity and to fight for a better day.
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We’ve Crossed the First Tipping Point. All of America Will Pay the Price. Coral reefs are dying—and the consequences reach far beyond our coasts
The world has reached its first climate tipping point, with coral reefs in widespread, irreversible collapse, and unless global temperatures are reversed, the consequences will be felt across the entire nation, from rising seafood costs to mass starvation.
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Fearing a Second Blacklist?
Hollywood’s first blacklist was ended not by legal action, but by the collective courage of artists, workers, and citizens who refused to play by its rules and stood up in solidarity to defend the dignity of others.
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When Presidents can’t take a joke, Democracy suffers
Presidents who can laugh at themselves and take criticism are essential to maintaining a free democracy, as humor is a sign of intelligence and liberty.
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Rising waters will not drown the people’s spirit
The Fourth of July law signed by Trump is exacerbating the climate crisis, while the recent Texas floods are a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of climate change, and it is time for our leaders to take action and lead with science, resilience, and courage to fight for a safe planet.
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Anti-Immigrant Cruelty is a National Scourge – And Would Be Made Worse by the MAGA Budget Bill
Immigrant communities in Chicago and across the country are living in fear of Trump’s immigration crackdown, but are standing strong in solidarity with their neighbors and fighting back with non-violent organizing and voting to protect their rights.
