Land loss started for Black Americans with the government’s broken “40 acres” promise to formerly enslaved people. It didn’t stop there: Eminent domain, overtaxation, and racist laws have worsened the wealth gap.
What would it take to give reparations?
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- Land loss started for Black Americans when the government betrayed its “40 acres” promise to formerly enslaved people. Through tactics like overtaxation and eminent domain, it continued for decades. This week on Reveal: the renewed push for reparations.
- On this week’s “More To The Story,” @SenAdamSchiff explains how Democrats can use Trump's election lies for their political gain. Listen here: apple.co/4qCE279
- President Donald Trump made more than $2.2 billion last year. Sen. Adam Schiff says the president’s growing wealth is all coming at the expense of the American people. Hear why on this week’s “More To The Story With Al Letson.”
- The WNBA has become the latest target in the right's war against trans athletes. This didn't happen overnight. Over the last year, the anti-trans movement has reached a tipping point. This episode explains just how we got here.


