Black Leaders Condemn Attacks by Sanders Supporters Amid Fallout From WFP’s Warren Endorsement
Katherine KruegerSep 2019
In a draft letter obtained by Splinter on Thursday, dozens of prominent black progressive leaders condemned the “hateful, violent, and racist threats” they said have been leveled by “self-identified [Bernie] Sanders supporters” against black leaders in the wake of the
The wealth gap is a retail problem
Daphne HowlandJul 2019
It’s convenient to blame Amazon for retailers’ struggles, but the real culprits may be the rising costs and stagnant income dragging down the middle class. This month marks 10 years of an economic expansion in the U.S. that has been
Report finds nation’s wealthiest corporations connected to anti-Muslim organizations, candidates, and policies
Nick MeyerJun 2019
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Crescendo Project at the Action Center on Race and the Economy (ACRE) released a new report on Wednesday, the anniversary of the infamous U.S. Muslim Ban, titled the “United States of Islamophobia”, exposing corporate ties in all
‘There’s white male bias’: debating Democratic hopefuls vie for African American votes
David SmithJun 2019
Opinion polls suggest the competition for the crucial voting bloc will be far more intense than in 2008 and 2016 Kamala Harris addresses the crowd at the 2019 South Carolina Democratic Party State Convention on 22 June in South Carolina
Can lightening strike twice? Trump set to launch 2020 campaign
David SmithJun 2019
Trump kicks off his re-election bid in Florida this week, but the insurgent is now the incumbent. Will his time as president change his strategy? When Donald Trump launches his presidential re-election campaign this week, he will do it at
Everyone Agrees California Has a Housing Crisis. Trying to Fix It Has Become a Battle.
Bryan SchatzMay 2019
An ambitious housing bill sparks debate over the best way to build more and bring down prices. Opponents of SB 50 gather as lawmakers discuss the bill in Sacramento, California. “Everyone hates SB 50—everyone hates it,” said California state Sen.
Democrats push financial inclusion as 2020 election race heats up
Pete Shroeder, Anna IrreraMar 2019
A Real ‘World-Class City’ Takes Care of Its People
Saqib BhattiFeb 2019
Chicagoans have a history of coming together to improve our communities. We believe that if everyone does their part, we can make life better for all of us. Whether it’s helping dig out our neighbors’ cars after a snowstorm or
There’s a disturbing amount of neo-Nazi and white supremacist material on Amazon
Annalisa Merelli & Justin RohrlichFeb 2019
The world’s largest bookstore has a neo-Nazi problem. Amazon is ready to let people develop their own Alexa apps, getting its customers to create games, lectures, and other voice-controlled experiences that can expand what its virtual assistant can do. There