It would be a mistake to assume Black Lives Matter represents a social justice "moment". It's a Big Philanthropy-backed effort to remap the American political system as we know it. What do they want? And will they succeed?
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Election Year 2016: The Rise of the Angry Populist — and Why it Matters
The 2016 presidential election year in many ways reflects the way in which reality TV — never at a loss for drama, exhibitionism and outrage — has begun to influence political theater. Political races have always been, to an extent, a dog-and-pony show. But GOP candidate Donald J. Trump's out-sized assertions and foot-in-mouth moments don't …
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