The Define American Film Festival presented movies that focused on marginalized people and important social issues. Coupling those screenings with panel discussions, organizers hope to add nuance to the conversation about what it means to be American.
Category archives: Politics
How Hard Is It To Count Up Every Single Person In America?
An interview with a former Census Bureau director about the messy, uncertain future of the 2020 Census
This Week In Garbageville
Welcome to the latest last week of Trump presidency. Here’s what actually matters.
MTV News Social Justice Forecast For May 12–20
There’s a forum with Black Lives Matter activists in Melrose, Massachusetts; a summit on the leadership of black girls in Miami, Florida; a symposium on intersectional feminism in Los Angeles, California; and we’re looking ahead to NOW’s Forward Feminism Conference in Orlando, Florida
One Town Hall, Two Town Hall, Red Town Hall, Blue Town Hall
A taxonomy of the town halls
Trump Had To Fire Comey — But What Comes Next?
Donald Trump fired universally maligned FBI director James Comey on Tuesday.
Trump’s Missing-In-Action Foreign Policy
Trump’s erratic behavior doesn’t make him scary, just ineffectual
Religious Freedom, Brought To You By Animal Sacrifice And Peyote
Because of tiny religious groups taking a stand, all Americans have the right to practice their faith (or not.)
Trumpcare, On A Discount
The GOP replacement for Obamacare is evil and politically toxic, but don’t assume House Republicans will pay a price for passing it.
Stop Hate-Watching The President
Last week, after managing to make it through 100 days in office, the president celebrated by going back out on the campaign trail. Donald Trump traveled to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where he delivered an hour-long reprisal of his greatest hits, including a dramatic reading of Al Wilson’s “The Snake” and a “Lock her up!” chant-along. The… Read more »