The Latest: Reaction is pouring in to the death of the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Reaction is pouring in over the death of the Rev. Jesse L The Independent UK · Feb 17
Rev. William J. Barber II On Political Strategies For Democrats Rev. William J. Barber II's 'fusion politics' approach empowers Democrats in red states, emphasizing inclusivity and grassroots organizing for a more just ... Top News · Nov 24, 2024
Is ‘No tax on tips’ a distraction from the fight to end sub-minimum wages? Trump and Harris have vowed to ban taxes on tips. Critics say it’s not a solution for service workers’ unlivable wages The Guardian - US · Aug 27, 2024
AMC Theatres apologizes for kicking out a civil rights leader for using his own chair Bishop William J. Barber II, who suffers from a chronic and painful form of arthritis, was escorted out of an AMC movie theater after he tried to use his own chair in the accessible section. WEKU · Dec 28, 2023
Biden condemns ‘shocking’ Tennessee lawmaker expulsions over gun furor WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden condemned Tennessee Republicans’ expulsion of two lawmakers who protested a deadly Nashville school shooting last week, calling the episode unprecedented and criticizing GOP leaders for refusing to enact tighter gun-control laws. Tribune News Service · Apr 7, 2023
Critics: Nikki Haley "is no moderate" "The same politics of lies and division that Trump used, just in a softer voice," says Rev. Dr. William Barber II Salon · Feb 15, 2023
Overturning Roe V. Wade Could Impact Black Voting In Midterms Black churches, which have a complex relationship with religion and politics, are divided on the abortion issue. Zenger · Oct 29, 2022
Rev. Barber: Big change is coming Don't fear the word "poor," Barber says: If poor people voted in large numbers, that would change everything Salon · Sep 24, 2022
‘We’re in a moral crisis’: US faith leaders urge lawmakers to combat poverty Coalition gathers on Capitol Hill to deliver impassioned demand to improve life for low-income Americans The Guardian - US · Sep 22, 2022
Sign of hope: Labor's tide is rising As NYC pension funds go after Amazon, Rev. William J. Barber takes on Dollar General's notorious labor practices Salon · Jun 4, 2022
How the pandemic made inequality worse New data from the Poor People's Campaign reveals an immense disparity in COVID deaths. Why should we act surprised? Salon · Apr 12, 2022