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Hawks Rejoice at Trump Decision to Assassinate Iranian Military Leader
Some commentators see parallels with the buildup to the Bush administration's 2003 invasion of Iraq.
Half a Billion Animals May Have Been Killed by Australia Wildfire
Ecologists say there are real concerns that entire species of plants and animals have been wiped out by the wildfires.
Julián Castro Ends 2020 Bid by Listing Names of People of Color Killed by Police
Castro invoked Michael Brown, Tamir Rice, Aiyana Jones, Eric Garner, Laquan McDonald, Sandra Bland and others.
Rojava’s Revolution Begins in the Classroom
Rojava’s education system is built around curriculum promoting gender equality, ecology and social inclusivity.
A Growing Movement Shows There Is an Alternative to Capitalism
There is literally a new economy being born, and we have decades of history proving the efficacy of these models.
Fighting for Reforms Isn’t Enough. It’s Time We Reach for Prison Abolition.
Our communities cannot be safe within a system that fights harm with greater harm.
All Students Should Receive Free School Meals
Recently introduced federal legislation would make free meals mandatory for all public school students.
We Are the Majority. We Must Turn That Into Power.
Positive change will only occur if our struggles evolve into an organized popular movement against the elites.
The Town That Refuses to Drown
The small Mexican town of Temaca has become a beacon in the global movement to democratize water and energy management.
UN Expert Describes Detention of Chelsea Manning as “Amounting to Torture”
In a letter to the U.S. government, the special rapporteur on torture called for the immediate release of Manning.