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Right-wing politics
fromEsquire
2 days ago

Trump's Plan to End Birthright Citizenship Isn't Going So Well

Justice Thomas's reference to Dred Scott highlights the potential consequences of the Trump v. Barbara case on birthright citizenship.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

I'm fighting Trump's birthright citizenship order at the supreme court. Will we adhere to the best of our history? | Cody Wofsy

The challenge to Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship raises fundamental questions about American identity and equal citizenship principles.
fromemptywheel
3 days ago

The Anti-American Right - emptywheel

Jefferson's words on equality are often seen as self-evident, yet they fail to encompass enslaved individuals, women, and other marginalized groups, revealing a significant contradiction.
Philosophy
Black Lives Matter
fromThe Nation
11 months ago

Mr. Douglass in the Room

Bishop Barber illustrates the resilience of Frederick Douglass during his moment of doubt after the Dred Scott decision, pointing out the importance of hope and faith.
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