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Opponents of Voting Rights Compete in GOP Primary for Arizona Secretary of State
Both leading candidates are members of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), a right-wing lobbying group.
The Right to Vote Should Be Available to Everyone — Including Prisoners Like Me
Prisoners’ inability to vote means we can’t vote for fair-minded judges who will protect our rights in civil court.
Looking to Get Cops Off Your Campus? Start Here.
Last year’s uprisings have created fresh starting places for campus-based abolitionist organizing.
UK High Court Should Deny Extradition Because CIA Planned to Assassinate Assange
The High Court should affirm the district court’s denial of extradition of Julian Assange to the U.S.
US Plastics Industry Will Have More Emissions Than Coal by 2030, New Report Says
As the coal industry declines, the climate toll of plastics must be factored into emissions reductions efforts at COP26.
Limited Tracking of Pandemic School Aid Leaves Effectiveness of Funding Unclear
The Education Department is unsure about how effective the $190 billion for schools has been in helping students.
Secretive House Caucus Is Appointing Corporate Democrats to Key Committee Seats
The Steering and Policy Committee won't release its rules or disclose its members.
Cinematographer’s Death by Prop Gun Is Not Just a Tragedy. It’s a Labor Issue.
Halyna Hutchins died because Hollywood bosses failed to ensure safe labor conditions for TV and film workers.
As COVID Travel Restrictions Ease, It’s Past Time to Repeal Title 42
Title 42 continues to be used more as a tool of immigration policy than as a legitimate response to the pandemic.
When Prison Guards Refuse Vaccines, Incarcerated People Pay the Price
Over 400,000 vaccinated and unvaccinated guards potentially serve as vectors for spreading disease.