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David Cay Johnston as a guest speaker on "Democracy Now!" and a photo of Donald Trump looking intently at a person facing him.
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"Democracy Now!" speaks with the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David Cay Johnston, who has covered Trump for decades.
A green, dewy succulent plant with red edges wears a round, red and blue sticker that reads  "I VOTED" in white typeface in multiple languages
What if plants and other animals could vote? How would they vote? And how would we vote, knowing that these other species had a say?
A white man wearing a dark suit and tie holds his right hand up to his forehead as he looks down while sitting in a leather-upholstered wooden chair
Kevin McCarthy made a number of concessions to the ultraconservative Republicans in order to gain their support in his election as House Speaker. Here's what that could mean for the climate — including the use of fossil fuels.
Xavier Becerra
Biden has appointed several Californians to key jobs in his administration to help secure the homeland, preserve healthcare, boost the economy and improve education.
 Vice President-elect Kamala Harris speaks on stage at the Chase Center before President-elect Joe Biden's address to the nation November 07, 2020 in Wilmington, Delaware. | Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images
The Golden State will gain a strong ally in the White House and new national influence with a Californian as Joe Biden’s second-in-command.
A man waves a Biden flag from his car as people take to the streets in Los Angeles on Nov. 7, 2020 to celebrate Joe Biden and the Democratic Party's victory in the 2020 presidential election. | Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images
In Los Angeles, the news of the Biden-Harris win was met with jubilation and relief, both in the streets and on social media.
Demonstrators gather in front of the United States Supreme Court, where the Court is hearing arguments on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals - DACA. | Jahi Chikwendiu/The Washington Post via Getty Images
These activists are part of a long history in America, stretching back as far back as the 1830s (and likely beyond), of youth challenging and transforming our democracy. Here is a look at some of those movements.
Californians for Justice youths at the beach and playing in the water. It is a rare experience for many to just be able to relax since many are juggling multiple responsibilities created by social and economic systems. | Californians for Justice
Youth organizations are not just protesting or mobilizing; they are increasingly and consciously working self-care and healing as a form of political resistance.
Rally against Prop 187 with American and Mexican flags waving | Still from "187"
The campaign against Proposition 187 was a call to action for many people from all walks of life. For those with years of legal training, it was signal to use their training to support the immigrant community. For students, it was an awakening.
Over 400 high school students walked in unity to the OUSD school board meeting the morning of Monday, March 4th, 2019 following the contract agreement between the teachers union and school district. | Courtesy of Youth Together
Improving the quality of education in Oakland public schools has been an ongoing uphill battle. In recent months, there have been significant wins, but due budget cuts and the current global pandemic, there are several looming threats.
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