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Pot Industry Owes Reparations to Those Criminalized for Drug Use
Three leading thinkers and activists in cannabis economic justice discuss strategies with Laura Flanders.
John Walker Lindh Spent 17 Years in Prison — and the War Rages On
To no small degree, 2002 cemented the world we live in today.
Pipeline Activists Challenge Louisiana Law That Criminalizes Protest
A new lawsuit could set an important precedent for activists fighting fossil fuels nationwide.
Senators Release Plan to Lower Health Costs, End Surprise Bills
The draft legislation targets nearly every area of the health care industry for reform.
While War Drums Beat, Trump Wants to Keep Congress in the Dark
With the administration confronting Iran, Trump's acting Pentagon chief wants to hide military info from Congress.
Alabama Doesn’t Value Its Own Residents’ “Sanctity of Life”
The state has adopted a raft of cruel policies calculated to make life tougher and shorter for its residents.
British Prime Minister Theresa May Admits Brexit Defeat and Resigns
“She can't govern, and nor can her divided and disintegrating party,” said Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn in response.
Three Things Motivating China’s Position in Trade Negotiations With the US
A breakdown in negotiations has caused U.S.-China relations to deteriorate in recent days.
“Sooner or Later, Dictators Fall,” Says Eyewitness to Sudan’s Uprising
Protesters remain committed to continuing the uprising until the old regime is completely transformed.
An Attack on Iran Would Violate US and International Law
The Trump administration and its close ally Israel have long had their sights on regime change in Iran.