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Equal access to legal representation in the justice system is critical to ending poverty & combating discrimination. 

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The LAPD Says It Won’t Work With Feds On Deportations, But It Already Does

A BuzzFeed News investigation shows that the LAPD violated its own rule against cooperating with immigration agents, a scenario that may become more frequent if Trump targets undocumented immigrants.

Under Trump, sanctuary cities may not be so safe.

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The United States Should Not Torture – InsideSources

It’s incredibly depressing that barely more than a decade after the utter disaster of Abu Ghraib, where disgusting images of torture at the hands of Americ

Torture is ineffective and counterproductive. 

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“State nondiscrimination protections should be a floor, not a ceiling.” 

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Comprehensive nondiscrimination protections would provide LGBTQ Millennials a fair shot at economic stability. >> READ MORE.

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Don’t be fooled by Trump’s “deal” with Carrier. It’s not a deal, it’s a bribe—a bad one. And it’s a fraud.

http://www.newsweek.com/trump-carrier-deal-fraudulent-scam-528620

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Point: Trump’s Education Plan —Defund, Devalue and Privatize Our School System – InsideSources

With his selection for education secretary, President-elect Donald Trump made his plans for public education crystal clear — defund, devalue and privatize

Trump's plans for public education are crystal clear — defund, devalue and privatize our school system. 

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Gerrymandering hurts voters. 

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Since the November presidential election, a number of racist incidents have erupted on college campuses. At the University of Pennsylvania, a group of Oklahoma-based students created a GroupMe account titled “N****r Lynching” and added numerous black freshmen to the account. The perpetrators ...

"In this new Trump world, the historical legacy of race and racism has become even more visible." 

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The #FightFor15 Movement Just Had a Massive Protest Across 340 Cities

It’s about more than a minimum wage, but a chance for a better living.

Minimum-wage workers remain committed to doing everything they can to make a better life for themselves. 

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Democratic institutions can only survive if the threats to destroy them are challenged by those who believe in them.

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Easy retirement? Only for a privileged few

The American dream of a blissful retirement, free of financial worries, is dying.

“Only the privileged have access to a secure retirement.” 

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Florida's Gun Laws Have Led to Increased Killings in the State

Recent studies show a direct link to the implementation of the law and an increase in homicide rates.

Florida’s stand your ground law is linked to a rise in homicide rates. 

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Fearmongering has convinced nearly half of all Americans that widespread voter fraud is real - it's not. 

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Nationally, one in every 13 African Americans has lost their right to vote because of felon disenfranchisement laws.

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This Trans day of remembrance, honor the memory of all those we’ve lost to anti-transgender violence. After a year that trans people have faced a rising tide of hate – from HB2, to widespread harassment and violence we are remembering those we’ve lost and recommitting ourselves to fighting for and side-by-side with trans people facing violence every day. Below are resources for transgender people facing violence and discrimination: --Pro-bono attorneys are helping trans people update IDs and pay for passports -- use #translawhelp to connect to attorneys and fundraisers http://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/growing-social-media-movement-helps-trans-people-fund-id-changes-n685826 --If you’re a trans survivor of hate violence or DV, you have rights to access help under federal law http://www.transequality.org/know-your-rights/survivors-violence --Trans Lifeline runs a help hotline staffed by trans people for trans people. Trans Lifeline volunteers are ready to support you. You can call them at [phone]

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This Veterans Day, we honor our servicemen and women. Thank you.