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Defunding police: Atlanta shows politicians' promises don't equal change

by Anna Simonton June 9, 2020September 16, 2020

After photo ops and praise from the press, Atlanta leaders reneged on a promise to end cash bail. Will the same happen to #DefundPolice campaigns?

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Detainment centers are not equipped to handle the coronavirus, experts say

by Anna Simonton March 16, 2020September 16, 2020
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NC workers making sub-minimum wage could get a boost on Super Tuesday

by Anna Simonton March 3, 2020September 16, 2020
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Fighting voter suppression in the South will make or break the 2020 elections

by Anna Simonton October 9, 2019September 16, 2020
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"If we win here, we can win anywhere"

by Anna Simonton April 8, 2019September 16, 2020
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A blueprint for progressive wins in the South, and other lessons from the midterm elections

by Anna Simonton November 12, 2018September 16, 2020
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How far will Alabama go to keep its citizens from voting?

by Anna Simonton April 6, 2018September 16, 2020
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Why the South needs movement journalism

by Anna Simonton August 24, 2017September 16, 2020
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What happens when you leave poor Whites behind

by Anna Simonton November 11, 2016October 1, 2020
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This governor wants to take over 'failing' public schools and turn them into charters

by Allie McCullen and Anna Simonton November 3, 2016November 13, 2023
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Atlanta in (trans)formation

by Anna Simonton July 15, 2016September 16, 2020
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The suffering of Yefri Sorto-Hernandez

by Anna Simonton July 1, 2016September 27, 2023
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Why we fight for 15

by Anna Simonton April 19, 2016September 16, 2020
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"Hope you remember": Resilience and resistance in New Orleans

by Anna Simonton December 1, 2015September 27, 2023
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We Have a Duty to Win

by Anna Simonton July 8, 2015September 16, 2020

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