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For Justice! With Rakim Brooks

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Join Rakim Brooks, legal expert and public interest attorney, as he navigates the complex intersections of constitutional principles, and the diverse narratives that shape our ongoing quest for a fair and just democracy.

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The Clear Path Forward For Kamala Harris 07.09.2024 15:25

This week Rakim shares what he believes Kamala Harris needs to win her upcoming debate against Trump. Rakim also shares what her biggest vulnerabilities are as a candidate.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Kamala Harris Needs to Focus on the Future, not Trump 26.07.2024 16:21

What should Vice President Kamala Harris be thinking about to secure the presidency? Rakim Brooks contends that voters already know Donald, so it's time to focus on a bright future instead of the dreary past. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Do Not Abandon President Joe Biden! 08.07.2024 11:46

Joe Biden is still our best chance at beating Donald Trump in November. Here's why. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Justice Alito, Donald Trump, & Sean "Diddy" Combs 05.06.2024 10:41

Rakim shares his thoughts on recent headlines surrounding Justice Alito flying the American flag upside down, house republicans successfully opposing Trump, and Diddy braces to face the music as #metoo closes in. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Who's Afraid of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)? 31.05.2024 11:21

Rakim breaks down the good, bad, and ugly when it comes to attacks against DEI programs across America. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Can the Democrats Win: Navigating the Political Landscape Ahead 15.04.2024 37:29

Why does working class Joe have such difficulty connecting with working class Americans? Should we elect SCOTUS justices? And is Cornel West doing more harm than help? Rakim Brooks answers these questions and more on the latest episode of For Justice! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Are You Proud of the US Constitution? 15.03.2024 31:47

There's a great deal of ambivalence towards the US constitution by progressives, but is that well merited? Rakim Brooks also talks about why abolishing legacy admissions isn’t as progressive as you might think, and the soon-to-be reversed drug decriminalization project in Oregon. What happened? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priva...

Dangers of Project 2025, Alabama IVF, and Justice Thomas Exposed 01.03.2024 47:14

Rakim Brooks uncovers the agenda behind the Heritage Foundation's 'Project 2025' before taking a deep dive into the Alabama Supreme Court’s ruling on frozen embryos. Then it's time to dig into the improprieties of Justice Clarence Thomas like you will near nowhere other than For Justice! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-n...

The Power of Linked Fate: How Group Consciousness Shapes Politics 26.02.2024 42:55

Rakim welcomes you to the premiere episode of For Justice! With in depth discussions on Trump v SCOTUS, closing the privilege gap in college admissions, and something called "linked fate", a concept in political science which describes the mechanism by which group consciousness leads to political cohesion. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art...