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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.
Lawsuit Seeks to Let Medicare Patients Appeal Gap in Nursing Home Coverage
Medicare’s nursing home benefit is available only to those admitted to the hospital for three consecutive days.
Trump Finalizes Rule to Punish Immigrants for Using Public Benefits
The new rule could force low-income immigrants to choose between vital assistance and permanent residency.
Documents Shine New Light on Koch Brothers’ Efforts to Abolish Energy Department
A failed Libertarian presidential run in 1980 laid the groundwork for Charles and David Koch's powerful network.
Murders of Environmental Defenders Are Rising Worldwide
Indigenous groups are being particularly targeted for defending their ancestral lands.
Progressive Policies May Hurt the Stock Market. That’s Not a Bad Thing.
The stock market is a measure of the expectations of future profits, not economic health.