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Trump Guts Endangered Species Act in Gift to Big Business
The dramatic rule changes could be the beginning of the end for hundreds of species.
Military Might Is Our National Religion
Where does such a profession of faith in wars and weapons end?
Could California’s Investment in Child Care Be a Model for the Country?
California’s success or failure could act as a bellwether on a national scale.
How #MeToo Is Changing Sex Ed Policies — Even in Red States
Several conservative states are among those taking steps toward broader sex ed.
Democratic Candidates Must Pledge to End US Aid for the Israeli Occupation
In response to protests, some leading candidates have already criticized Israel's occupation of Palestine.
Puerto Rican Resistance Began Long Before Rosselló
The uprising was a culmination of decades of organizing against austerity and colonial violence.
From Hong Kong to Kashmir to the US, Authoritarianism Is Rising
We’re witnessing vigilante violence, book burning and the dismantling of constitutional protections.
We Ignore Thousands of Threatened Plant Species at Our Own Peril
Endangered animals may get more attention from the public, but without plants, humans won’t survive.
Trump Reviewing Rule That Would Allow Drug Testing for Unemployment Benefits
Such screenings would amount to demeaning and unconstitutional invasions of privacy.
Leave Muslims Out of This. Let’s Discuss White Violence on Its Own Terms.
White supremacist violence is part of the racist culture of the U.S. and has nothing to do with Muslims.