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We Must Defund Militarization From the Local Police to the Pentagon
Renaming military bases that honor white supremacists is an empty gesture if it's tied to increasing military budgets.
It’s Time to Nationalize the Fossil Fuel Industry
We must institute public ownership of the fossil fuel industry to avert catastrophe, says economist Robert Pollin.
Colonized Loyalty: Asian American Anti-Blackness and Complicity
In solidarity, between and within communities of color, lies our chance to fight against the insidious forces of racism.
Qasim Rashid Is the First Muslim Ever to Win a Congressional Primary in Virginia
As a Democrat, Rashid will face difficult, but not impossible, odds of winning the Republican-held district.
Three North Carolina Police Fired for Racist Rants, Threats to Kill Black People
One of the officers involved said he was making plans to kill Black people during a civil war he believes is on its way.
Oakland School Board Unanimously Votes to Disband Its Own Police Force
For decades, parents in Oakland have questioned whether the district-managed police force was necessary.
Progressive Candidates Surge Again as Trump Drags GOP Down
AOC defeated her conservative primary opponent by the razor-thin margin of 72-19. And that's just the beginning.
Uber Drivers Protest Outside CEO’s Home to Demand Labor Protections
Uber has spent millions in efforts to avoid paying unemployment and other worker benefits.
Trump Moves to End Federal Support for Testing Sites Amid Record COVID Spikes
The move is in keeping with the president's vow to slow screenings for the virus.
Wendy’s Chairman and Top Owner Is Trump Donor, Fundraiser and Friend
The Twitter campaign that scrutinized Wendy’s ties to Trump wasn’t wrong -- it just missed the other big Trump donor.