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1
What event sparked a radical movement in West Virginia in 2018?
The first statewide school strike in nearly thirty years, involving over 22,000 teachers, school-bus drivers, and staff.
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What was the average rank of West Virginia teachers in terms of pay in 2018?
Forty-eighth in the nation, among the most poorly paid in America.
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What sparked the teachers' movement in West Virginia?
Years without pay raises and intolerable working conditions, leading to a ninth-day strike that succeeded in winning a 5 percent pay raise.
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What historical labor symbol did teachers in West Virginia wear during their protests?
Red bandannas.
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How did the teachers' strike in West Virginia influence other states?
It inspired similar strikes in other Republican-led states, including Arizona, Kentucky, and Oklahoma.
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What effect did Trump’s presidency have on activism in America post-2017?
It stirred a full-scale resistance to the established order, focused on issues like racism, misogyny, and economic exploitation.
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What milestone did women achieve in relation to running for office by spring 2018?
The number of women signing up to run for the House of Representatives broke records.
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How many women contacted Emily's List in 2018 compared to 2016?
34,000 in 2018 compared to 920 in 2016.
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9
What was the ultimate goal of the 'West Virginia Can't Wait' campaign?
To recruit a broad slate of candidates for various offices and create a 'people’s government.'
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10
What was the age demographic of the candidates recruited by Stephen Smith's campaign?
More than half of them were forty years of age or younger.
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What was the general sentiment toward capitalism in America by late 2018?
Many were angry, feeling the political system only worked for insiders with money and power.
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12
What historic event raised awareness regarding gun control post-Parkland shooting?
Students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School led protests and organized a movement for gun control.
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What legislation did the new Democratic majority in the House of Representatives pass concerning gun control?
A requirement for universal background checks.
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How did the NRA respond to the political landscape after the 2018 midterms?
With increasingly desperate fundraising appeals citing threats to their existence.
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15
What was the outcome of the Chicago teachers' strike in 2019?
The longest teachers’ strike in over three decades, resulting in negotiations over critical issues like class sizes and salaries.
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Who made history by becoming Chicago's first African American woman and openly gay mayor?
Lori Lightfoot.
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What was a key initiative taken by the students in the Parkland shooting aftermath?
Organizing large-scale youth-led demonstrations for gun control.
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What were some of the values promoted by the 'West Virginia Can't Wait' movement?
Single-payer health care, free college, and ending homelessness.
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How did activists define their political identity in West Virginia?
As opponents of the ‘good old boys’ system, critiquing cronyism for failing to return value to the people.
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What context did the success of the teachers' strike provide for the broader political movements?
An opportunity to demonstrate that organized grassroots actions could lead to meaningful change in policies and leadership.
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