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January 17, 2022
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Progressives Counter Cherry-Picked Quotes With MLK's True Legacy
Calling out those who have "weaponized" his words "to justify legislated white supremacy," Rep. Ayanna Pressley said King "was a radical dreamer with a bold vision for revolutionary change."
by Jessica Corbett
Sinema's MLK Day Tweet Sparks Online Fury
One group criticized the Democratic senator from Arizona as "the white moderate MLK warned us about."
by Andrea Germanos
'No Celebration Without Legislation': King Family Leads Voting Rights March
"I will not accept empty promises in pursuit of my father's dream," said Martin Luther King III.
by Andrea Germanos
Billionaires 'Had a Terrific Pandemic' While Inequality Killed Millions: Oxfam
A new report explains how inequality contributed to the death of 21,000 people each day of the pandemic while the wealthiest collectively got $1.2 billion richer every 24 hours.
by Jon Queally
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As We Honor Dr. King, We Must Remember What He Truly Stood For
It would be easy for us to assume that he was universally admired and respected by the Establishment during his lifetime. Nothing could be further from the truth.
by Bernie Sanders
As Dr. King Understood, The Right to Vote Is Both a Moral and a Practical Imperative
The battle before us is a "now or never" fight for democracy in this nation.
by Jeffrey C. Isaac
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