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Democracy Can’t Be Reduced to Voting in 2022 — We Must Build the Future We Want
Defending narrowly defined representational democracy is not enough. We need participatory, grassroots democracy.
WI Protesters Denounce Tim Michels for Encouraging Violence Against Media
Demonstrators gathered outside a Michels fundraising event in Appleton, Wisconsin, on Friday.
Tech Workers Are Demanding End to Contract That Fuels Israeli Apartheid
Google and Amazon employees warn that Project Nimbus, a $1.2 billion cloud computing project, will harm Palestinians.
Lawmakers Are Facing More Violent Threats Due to Trumpian Rhetoric, Jayapal Says
The chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus drew connections between Trump's “Big Lie” and threats to democracy.
Private Equity and Hedge Fund Industries Pour Over $347 Million Into Midterms
Senators Sinema, Manchin and Schumer are among the top recipients of private equity and investment industry money.
The War on Terror’s Detention and Torture Practices Have Not Gone Away
The failure to end secret and arbitrary detention affords impunity for states and state-backed actors to deny justice.
African People Bear the Weight of US’s Deadly “War on Terror” on the Continent
The post-9/11 creation of “AFRICOM” expanded the U.S.'s military footprint, spreading instability and violence.
Trump-Appointed Judge Shields Ex-President From Accountability for Taking Docs
Trump’s packing of the federal courts with judges chosen by Federalist Society is already reaping dividends.
Maine’s Biggest City Will Vote on Public Campaign Financing Measure
A measure on the November ballot in Portland aims to level the playing field for local office seekers.
Trump’s Political Operation Has Raised Over $500 Million Since the 2020 Election
The former president has used donor money to cover legal bills and while steering millions to Jan. 6 rally organizers.