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FOLLOW US: [Many Trump voters don’t want democracy]( Many Trump voters are willing to dump democracy: Can our republic survive this? Chauncey DeVega [A leak that angered the White House]( The leak over Trump’s Putin phone call has the White House peeved Matthew Rozsa --------------------------------------------------------------- [Behind that Putin phone call]( That Putin phone call: Once again Trump acts like a man held captive Heather Digby Parton --------------------------------------------------------------- [Trump’s Parkland answer: More dropouts]( Trump exploits Parkland shooting by trying to push more kids out of school Amanda Marcotte --------------------------------------------------------------- [2% financial wealth tax]( A 2% financial wealth tax would provide a $12,000 annual stipend to every American household Paul Buchheit --------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------- [Diverse kids' stories are missing]( This Pulitzer Prize-winning author is committed to diversifying the choices on shelves at public libraries, schools and bookstores. “Children’s literature is this incredibly dangerous and damaging reservoir of unreality,” author Junot Díaz said on “Salon Talks.” The New York Times best-selling author who centered his novels “The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao,” “This Is How You Lose Her” and “Drown” around coming-of-age stories has branched out into children’s books to fill the void of authors of color, who wrote only six percent of books in the genre in 2016, according to a study by the Cooperative Children’s Book Center. Díaz’s new children’s book “Islandborn,” illustrated by Leo Espinosa, centers around the immigrant experience and the story of how a girl named Lola discovers her family roots. “Most children learn the most about their expectations of the world is when they read kids’ books,” Díaz said. “If they’re reading kids' books where it’s all white, they’re getting some delusions.” Watch the interview above to learn why Díaz’s own upbringing is part of the reason why he is committed to writing for kids. And check out the [full interview]( to hear more about his plans for a second kids’ book and his take on banned books. Tune into SalonTV's live shows, ["Salon Talks"]( and ["Salon Stage"]( , daily at noon ET / 9 a.m. PT and 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT, streaming live on [Salon]( , [Facebook]( and [Periscope]( . [Criminalizing free speech in the Trump era]( One year after protesting at Trump’s inauguration, this demonstrator is facing decades in prison. “It has been depression and anxiety producing,” protestor Elizabeth Lagesse revealed on “Salon Now” with Salon’s Alyona Minkovski. Lagesse is one of 59 demonstrators still facing decades in prison. In a trial that shocked observers, government prosecutors had been attempting to hold nearly 200 people responsible for rioting and destruction of property based on what they wore and who they were with, instead of providing evidence that individuals broke any laws. On January 18, 2018, charges were dropped against 129 of the defendants. To hear more about Lagesse’s experience and analysis from Scott Michelman, a senior staff attorney with the ACLU, watch the video above. The ACLU is suing the D.C. police department for the way its officers treated the roughly 200 people who were rounded up in a mass arrest and held outside for over seven hours. 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Just say no]( I’m not with her: Cynthia Nixon’s N.Y. governor campaign is a farce Mary Elizabeth Williams --------------------------------------------------------------- [John Oliver spoof outsells Pence’s book]( Battle of the bunnies: John Oliver spoof outsells Pence family’s book Rachel Leah --------------------------------------------------------------- [Improve your reading comprehension]( These award-winning programs can triple your reading speed Salon Marketplace --------------------------------------------------------------- [Why save money if capitalism is ending?]( Some millennials aren’t saving for retirement because they don’t think capitalism will exist by then Keith A. Spencer --------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------- [Trump's new top economic adviser]( In a 2016 interview with Salon, economic commentator Larry Kudlow, who has been named a top economic adviser to President Donald Trump, opened up about his plans for economic growth, tax rates and trade. "What's killing us today is high business tax rates," Kudlow said on "Salon Talks" in October 2016. "Our tax laws are arcane. We double and triple tax corporations. That's why they keep their money overseas." On international trade: "It's not Mexico that bothers me, it's China that really bothers me." Kudlow said. "They lie, cheat and steal, and they do it on a daily basis." On Trump: "I'm not as hawkish as he is. I'm more a free trader," he said. Watch the interview above to hear about how Kudlow first met Trump. [Which female artist has shaped your creativity?]( Question of the Week: Which female artist has influenced your creative work? In light of March being Women's History Month, SalonTV’s guests, all artists and creators themselves, weighed in on which women have inspired them. Watch above for commentary from entertainer Nick Cannon, Pulitzer Prize-winning and New York Times best-selling author Junot Díaz, HBO “Silicon Valley” comedian Jimmy O. Yang, and Salon’s own editor and author D. 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