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In the Face of McConnell’s Inaction, Progressives Call for Gun Reform
Sen. Mitch McConnell has refused to move forward on a number of gun control bills that currently sit on his desk.
Toni Morrison’s Black Art Spoke in a Nation That Would Silence Us
Toni Morrison was power embodied, showing us how Black art is inherently political.
Trump Campaign Ran Over 2,000 Ads Warning of Immigrant “Invasion” Before El Paso
The suspected Texas gunman echoed Trump’s rhetoric when he said the shooting was a response to the invasion of Texas.
Drugmakers Master Rolling Out Their Own Generics to Stifle Competition
Big brand companies producing authorized generics maximize their profits by appearing to compete with themselves.
Opponents Delay $1.25 Billion Plastics Factory in Louisiana
If built, the 250-acre complex would release some 300 tons of toxic air emissions per year.
I Said No to a Netflix Series Audition Because I Support Palestinian Rights
I hope others in my industry will withhold their talent from those that support Israel’s apartheid regime.
The Green New Deal Has Sparked a Necessary Conversation — Let’s Keep It Going
From environmental groups to unions, we need all hands on deck to confront planetary crisis.
Republican Retirements in Texas Could Finally Mean Change to Gun Laws
GOP Congress members are abandoning tough reelection battles in suburban districts.
Ocasio-Cortez Responds to Photo of McConnell Supporters Groping Cutout
The photo of Mitch McConnell supporters groping a cutout of AOC went viral.
Will Banning Single-Family Zoning Make for More Affordable Homes?
Minneapolis changed its zoning rules in an attempt to undo decades of segregation.