Anna Simonton, Author at Scalawag

Southern Politics

Defunding police: Atlanta shows politicians' promises don't equal change

by Anna Simonton June 9, 2020September 16, 2020

After photo ops and praise from the press, Atlanta leaders reneged on a promise to end cash bail. Will the same happen to #DefundPolice campaigns?

Southern Politics

Detainment centers are not equipped to handle the coronavirus, experts say

by Anna Simonton March 16, 2020September 16, 2020

Southern Politics

NC workers making sub-minimum wage could get a boost on Super Tuesday

by Anna Simonton March 3, 2020September 16, 2020

Southern Politics

Fighting voter suppression in the South will make or break the 2020 elections

by Anna Simonton October 9, 2019September 16, 2020

Southern Politics

"If we win here, we can win anywhere"

by Anna Simonton April 8, 2019September 16, 2020

Southern Politics

A blueprint for progressive wins in the South, and other lessons from the midterm elections

by Anna Simonton November 12, 2018September 16, 2020

Southern Politics

How far will Alabama go to keep its citizens from voting?

by Anna Simonton April 6, 2018September 16, 2020

Southern Politics

Why the South needs movement journalism

by Anna Simonton August 24, 2017September 16, 2020

What happens when you leave poor Whites behind

by Anna Simonton November 11, 2016October 1, 2020

Southern Politics

This governor wants to take over 'failing' public schools and turn them into charters

by Allie McCullen and Anna Simonton November 3, 2016September 16, 2020

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Atlanta in (trans)formation

by Anna Simonton July 15, 2016September 16, 2020

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The suffering of Yefri Sorto-Hernandez

by Anna Simonton July 1, 2016September 16, 2020

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Why we fight for 15

by Anna Simonton April 19, 2016September 16, 2020

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"Hope you remember": Resilience and resistance in New Orleans

by Anna Simonton December 1, 2015September 16, 2020

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We Have a Duty to Win

by Anna Simonton July 8, 2015September 16, 2020