King looked beyond our borders — not only at injustice, but at how people worked together to end it. It’s an example we need today.
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The War Always Comes Home
The American war machine has always been integral to American racism. It’s time to tear it down along with those Confederate statues.
How This Became the Era of the Gunman
The war abroad and the war at home are both fueled by a fear of encroaching chaos — and it’s hard to miss the racist subtext.
History Didn’t Bring Down the Berlin Wall — Activists Did
Mass uprisings like the one that brought down the Soviet bloc are neither as rare — nor as spontaneous — as they first appear.
The People’s Sanctions
How Nelson Mandela and ordinary citizens from all over the world strong-armed corporations, changed U.S. foreign policy, and ended apartheid in South Africa.
Roma and the American Civil Rights Movement
Although Roma have made gains in East-Central Europe, they continue to exist on the margins of society.