On Monday, the working-class political organizing group People’s Action held its first annual convention, entitled Rise Up 2017, featuring Senator Bernie Sanders. At a time when record numbers of progressives seem to be running for office, scores of activists proclaimed their candidacies on stage. Following a brassy opening-a marching band played “When the Saints Go […]
Lauren Blommel
Lauren Blommel is an editorial intern at The American Prospect.
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The ACLU’s New Rallying Cry: “See You in Court, and See You in the Streets.”
The day after Donald Trump’s election, the American Civil Liberties Union posted the words “See you in court” on its homepage next to an image of the incoming president. Now, the ACLU has a slightly longer message for Trump: “See you in court, and see you in the streets.” That’s the rallying cry of a […]