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Disabled People Are Tortured in Solitary Confinement, But Tides May Be Turning
As public outrage grows, even presidential candidates are weighing in on the issue.
I’ve Seen Firsthand the Heartbreak of ICE Detention. This Must End.
No one should be forced to spend a holiday -- or any other day -- jailed in a detention center, away from their family.
Biden’s Failure to Confront His History on Social Security Isn’t Reassuring
Joe Biden’s assurances on Social Security shouldn’t count for much.
California Governor Proposes Bold Plan to Create State Generic Drug Label
The proposals would lower prescription drug costs, increase access to health coverage, and restrict and tax vaping.
Uber and Lyft Price-Gouge Customers Trying to Flee Seattle Shooting
The rideshare giants claim that it was an algorithmic mistake. But automation is no excuse for exploitation.
Trump’s Presidency Brings Us Closer to Midnight on the Doomsday Clock
We are 100 seconds to midnight on the Doomsday clock.
Federal Court Dismisses Youth Climate Lawsuit — But They’re Not Giving Up
Federal judges dismissed “Juliana v. U.S.,” a lawsuit brought on behalf of 21 young people against the government.
Bernie Sanders Calls Out Trump’s Lie About Saving Social Security
Social Security has become a major topic in the 2020 Democratic presidential race.
Corruption in Campaign Finance Is a Racial Justice Issue
Most big political donors are white men, drowning out the voices of the country’s increasingly diverse electorate.
Women Perform 12.5 Billion Hours of Unpaid Labor Every Day
If compensated for the care work they perform, women worldwide would be owed $10.8 trillion.