From Statesman to Strongman: The Dangerous Difference in Deploying the National Guard

by Mark M. Bello In April 1992, the city of Los Angeles erupted in flames. The acquittal of four white police officers who brutally beat Rodney King—a moment immortalized on grainy camcorder footage—ignited widespread outrage and unrest. The situation spiraled quickly: property destruction, looting, and violence overwhelmed local authorities. In response, Los Angeles Mayor Tom […]

Trump’s Policies Devastating to This GOP City

The Birmingham Promise How can a progressive young mayor from the deep South help thousands of students attend college, combat gun violence, and drive economic growth — despite Trump’s program cuts? Birmingham’s Mayor Randall Woodfin stands out as a beacon of progressive change and community empowerment. In this Dixie Dems episode of the Lean to […]