OnPolitics: The legacy of MLK

Today we celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr., and look forward to a week of unconventional inauguration happenings. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

On Politics   Monday, January 18 Good afternoon, On Politics readers. It's a big week. Today we honor Martin Luther King, Jr., and the lasting impact his leadership has had on equality and civil rights in the USA. And on Wednesday, President-elect Joe Biden begins his new job. No big deal. As one administration ends and another begins among, well, unprecedented circumstances, King's teachings remain more relevant than ever. A few must-reads today before we dive into a wild week of politics: • Rep. Jim Clyburn, D.-S.C., who fought for civil rights with King, writes about the parallels he sees between the 1960s and today, and how the USA is at a crossroads that needs strong leadership. • Javonte Anderson explores some of King's most powerful quotes, and how they've been twisted in the past for political purpose. • A key pledge in Biden's plan to build the nation "back better'' is to further address systemic racism that has hindered the advancement of Black Americans, including proposals addressing economic inequality. King was a powerful voice against poverty and income inequality. (King's son speaks more to this legacy in this video from The New York Times.) Here's more politics news to know this Monday: Biden, Harris volunteer for MLK Day as Trump signs executive orders -... We're two days from President-elect Joe Biden's Inauguration Day and here are the updates from Washington. What Biden plans to get done in his first 100 days More than 100? Trump prepares final list of pardons Biden ran on bringing back normalcy. That task just... Five ways Donald Trump has changed America FBI investigating woman who allegedly stole Pelosi... US Capitol briefly locked down; inauguration rehearsal... Harris swearing-in shows 'strength of our democracy' OPINION Fact check: Will Trump lose post-presidency perks? Here's how a Biden stimulus could affect you Access the e-Edition: Exclusive, subscriber-only access to a digital replica of the newspaper.   FOLLOW US Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe • Manage Newsletters • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights • Privacy Notice • Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy • Feedback © 2021 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22102