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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Exposes Horrific Conditions at Migrant Jails
The revelations come one day after ProPublica exposed a dehumanizing Facebook group made up of border patrol agents.
Poll Shows Voters Support Abolishing Private Insurers If They Can Keep Providers
The majority of voters support a Medicare for All plan that eliminates private insurers.
The US War on Immigrants Is a Public Health Crisis
Conditions in the migrant prisons are setting the stage for a multigenerational health catastrophe.
Florida Makes Voting Restoration Contingent on Criminal Debt Payment
Any law restricting the re-enfranchisement of voters in Florida will only hinder the state.
Inside the Border Patrol Facebook Group Where Agents Joke About Migrant Deaths
The group has roughly 9,500 members and is known for its graphic imagery of migrants and politicians.
Community Land Trusts Are a Model for Reparations
In a racialized economy, land trusts and cooperatives offer a lasting form of reparations, say activists.
Democrats Are Complicit in Trump’s Fearmongering About Immigrant Youth
Democrats' new immigration bill includes provisions targeting youth alleged to be “public safety threats.”
Peace With North Korea Should Be a Priority for US Progressives
Steps toward denuclearization and peace with North Korea are key to advancing global security.
After Supreme Court Refusal, It’s Up to the People to End Gerrymandering
The first step is to transfer redistricting power away from legislators to independent commissions.
Progressive Jewish Group Demands End to Israel’s Brutal Occupation
The group is aiming to bring the occupation to the forefront of the 2020 election.