Source: Bettmann / Getty With increased energy in economic boycotts and talks of general strikes, the lessons of the Montgomery Bus Boycott are more critical than ever. Economic boycotts remain a core part of the people’s response to unchecked corporate power. At 70, the Montgomery Bus Boycott remains the gold standard for economic boycotts. Arguably […]
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After promising Americans in July that his proposed ballroom would “be near but not touching” the White House East Wing, Trump completely razed the FDR-era extension in October, plowing forward without prerequisite approval from the National Capital Planning Commission or the express permission of Congress. Conveniently, Trump started demolition during the government shutdown, when the […]
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Source: skynesher / Getty Holiday time means everyone is home. I know, I know. This is supposed to be a good thing, but let’s be real, having babies home from school, Mama and Daddy home all day, and in-laws in town means that there is way too much time for arguments. Below is a look […]
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Both Amazon and the Acer Store are rolling out major Black Friday discounts on laptops, desktops, gaming gear, and monitors. Deals may sell out quickly, so here is a clear breakdown of everything available. Many of these deals are already active. Amazon’s sale runs from Thursday, November 27 through Cyber Monday, December 1. Laptop and […]
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As shopping dominates the reason for the holiday season, LaTosha Brown wants Black consumers to save 100% off with an economic protest of retailers who take us for granted. Inspired by the upcoming 70th anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott, Brown is launching the “We Ain’t Buying It” campaign to “turn protest into power and […]
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