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The Amendment
Editor-at-Large Errin Haines writes The Amendment newsletter and hosts The Amendment podcast, both aimed at shedding light on our politics during a critical election year where the work of our democracy is still unfinished.
In This Collection
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What will Laphonza Butler do with her power?
California's newest senator — the only Black woman in the chamber — has so far stayed out of the race to replace her.
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What it takes to defend diversity
In the latest attack on DEI efforts, an Atlanta-based venture capital fund founded by two Black women had been accused of unlawful racial discrimination.
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Black women wouldn’t let Newsom forget his promise
When California’s governor had another Senate appointment to make, Black women mobilized.
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Democracy is a kitchen table issue
The latest 19th News/SurveyMonkey poll shows that an increasing number of Americans say democracy and the economy are working well for them.
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The Summer of the Black Woman
The renaissance wasn’t just a concert tour.
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Behind the Asterisk: How Errin Haines explores the ‘current moment’ via The Amendment newsletter
It’s about our namesake amendment — but also about what is changing and what could change to perfect our union.
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What reality TV and the presidential race have in common
Wednesday’s debate marked the start of a new political season — one whose finale matters a lot for our democracy.
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How the Education Department is responding to GOP attacks on public education
Miguel Cardona is wading into the fray in the wake of GOP attacks of public education and Supreme Court rulings that impact higher education.
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America isn’t a world leader on gender equity — and other democracies are paying attention
Several recent reports show America lagging behind smaller, younger democracies in making progress toward parity across a number of issues.
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Classrooms are dominating the culture war
Here's what National Education Association President Becky Pringle sees at stake for teachers and students ahead of a crucial election.