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Many Places Refuse to Abandon Columbus Day — But They Are Losing That Battle
Indigenous Peoples' Day is just a first step, not just a box to check off.
Employers Are Using Surveillance Tech to Spy on Remote Workers
We must ensure that the pandemic is not used as an excuse to worsen conditions for remote employees.
Noam Chomsky: Trump Is Willing to Dismantle Democracy to Hold On to Power
The fact that Trump’s coup threat is even being discussed shows how effectively he has undermined formal democracy.
Colleges Pander to Trump in Effort to Stifle Campus Organizing
College administrators are clamping down on campus mobilizations supporting Black lives and opposing austerity.
Will Trump’s Call for Poll-Watchers Bring Paramilitaries to the Voting Booth?
Some researchers see a worrying trend of armed militias responding to Trump's calls for violence and intimidation.
Barrett Nomination Spurs Greater Election Spending by Abortion Rights Groups
The possibility of overturning Roe v. Wade looms larger over this election than it has in previous years.
Several GOP State Legislators Up for Reelection Have Nice Words for the KKK
Some of these candidates promote “Lost Cause” ideology, which is used to justify slavery, secession and the Confederacy.
Assange Faces Extradition for Exposing US War Crimes
Trump's push to extradite WikiLeaks co-founder Julian Assange is a blunt effort to criminalize journalism.
Trump May Have Illegally Funded His 2016 Campaign With a Business Loan
Trump's tax documents obtained by The New York Times raise questions about the legality of a 2016 contribution.
College Students Face Higher Rates of Food Insecurity Than Average US Household
Low-income students have been dropping out at high rates amid the pandemic in part due to lack of access to food.