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SNUB FEST: Stacey Abrams Smells Biden’s Failure | Steve Berman

SNUB FEST: Stacey Abrams Smells Biden’s Failure | Steve Berman


Opinion Contributor

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will visit several Atlanta area civil rights landmarks today. The pair are scheduled to make remarks at Clark Atlanta University and Morehouse College, two historically Black schools, then lay a wreath at Dr. Martin Luther King’s grave, and visit Ebenezer Baptist Church, Dr. King’s pulpit (which was also formerly Sen. …

FEAR FOR DEMOCRACY: Jimmy Carter Says Jan 6th Isn’t The Problem | Steve Berman

FEAR FOR DEMOCRACY: Jimmy Carter Says Jan 6th Isn’t The Problem | Steve Berman


Opinion Contributor

Jimmy Carter fears for our democracy. In a New York Times op-ed, Carter comes loaded with facts, not the platitudes and frankly stupid comparisons that our current president and vice president made in their official remarks. It’s a remarkable piece, and I think you should take the five minutes to read the whole thing. When you’re done, join me …

FIRE THEM: Chicago Teachers Flex Against Kids | Steve Berman

FIRE THEM: Chicago Teachers Flex Against Kids | Steve Berman


Opinion Contributor

Chicago teachers union members voted (73%) to walk out rather than teach children in-person, giving their intention to teach remotely. This is an action the teachers have no authority to take, and the union has no authority to negotiate. It’s not a contract issue, or a pay issue; they consider it a workplace safety issue, …