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Reconstruction Era

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Racist Conservatives Attack On The Second Founding of America | Adam Serwer | TMR
Voting RightsConstitutional LawReconstruction Era
May 24, 2026

Racist Conservatives Attack On The Second Founding of America | Adam Serwer | TMR

Adam Serwer argues that conservative legal ideology, particularly regarding voting rights, represents a systematic attack on the 'Second Founding' of America, aiming to re-establish white supremacy by invalidating the spirit of the Reconstruction Amendments.

The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder
The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder
Trump's Slush Fund; Conservative War On America's Second Founding w/ Adam Serwer | MR Live
Trump AdministrationDepartment Of JusticeSlush Funds
May 19, 2026

Trump's Slush Fund; Conservative War On America's Second Founding w/ Adam Serwer | MR Live

This episode exposes how a proposed $1.7 billion 'slush fund' for Trump allies and the Supreme Court's reinterpretation of the 15th Amendment are dismantling voting rights and re-segregating American elites, reflecting a deep-seated conservative backlash against the 'Second Founding' of the U.S.

The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder
The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder
What SCOTUS Voting Rights Act Decision Means | Ari Berman | TMR
Voting Rights ActSupreme CourtGerrymandering
May 9, 2026

What SCOTUS Voting Rights Act Decision Means | Ari Berman | TMR

The Supreme Court's latest rulings have effectively dismantled the Voting Rights Act, rolling back decades of civil rights progress and threatening multi-racial democracy in the United States.

The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder
The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder
Trump's Supreme Court DISASTER Relies on DARK PAST
Constitutional Law14th AmendmentBirthright Citizenship
Apr 9, 2026

Trump's Supreme Court DISASTER Relies on DARK PAST

Constitutional law expert Akil Amar dismantles the historical and legal basis of challenges to birthright citizenship, framing current efforts as a direct assault on the Reconstruction Amendments and Lincoln's legacy.

The Intersection with Michael Popok
The Intersection with Michael Popok
Black Jurors Removed From Jury. Betty Shelby Suit. Crump Probes Sheriffs. Black Girl Playground
Racial JusticeLegal AccountabilityPolice Brutality
Mar 31, 2026

Black Jurors Removed From Jury. Betty Shelby Suit. Crump Probes Sheriffs. Black Girl Playground

This episode unpacks critical legal battles concerning racial bias in the justice system, offers a deep dive into the complex history of US political parties and Black Americans, and highlights a community initiative fostering joy and connection among Black women.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Hey Nick Cannon! Here is the rest of the story on Dem, GOP parties and Blacks
Black political historyUS political partiesRacial dynamics in America
Mar 31, 2026

Hey Nick Cannon! Here is the rest of the story on Dem, GOP parties and Blacks

Roland Martin dismantles celebrity claims about Black political history, arguing that 'whiteness,' not party affiliation, has consistently driven American racial dynamics, urging a focus on current policies over simplified historical narratives.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
MAGA: DEFUND BLACK AMERICA | Trump nixes EO BANNING DISCRIMINATION in Fed Contracting+No Vote Impact
Black economicsCivil Rights Act of 1964Voting Rights Act of 1965
Jan 5, 2026

MAGA: DEFUND BLACK AMERICA | Trump nixes EO BANNING DISCRIMINATION in Fed Contracting+No Vote Impact

Roland Martin and guests argue that current political actions, including executive orders dismantling DEI and federal contracting protections, are a deliberate economic assault on Black America, mirroring historical patterns of 'reconstruction' followed by 'backlash' and demanding a unified Black economic and political response.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered