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US-Led Bombing Campaign in Syria Killed 1,600 Civilians, Leaving Raqqa Destroyed
The U.S. public deserves to know how many civilian casualties our government is responsible for in Syria.
In 10 Years, Half of Elders Won’t Be Able to Afford Housing and Medical Care
Researchers estimate that the number of middle-income elders in the U.S. will nearly double in the next 10 years.
Criminalizing Sex Workers Drives Rape and Gender-Based Police Violence
In this excerpt, we learn where and how sex workers are criminalized.
Netanyahu Is Not a “Savior” and Israel Is Not at Risk of Annihilation
Netanyahu has no long-term vision for Israel, so he exploits Holocaust trauma for his political agenda.
Warren’s Plan to Abolish Student Debt Came From Grassroots Pressure
Warren’s student debt cancellation proposal taps into the movement that gained momentum during Occupy Wall Street.
Without Impeachment, We’re Lowering Standards for All Future Presidents
Many thought a man like Trump could never become president. The fact that he did means someone worse could follow.
Right-Wing Legislator Offered to Help Enact Violence Against Constituents
The legislator, who is ALEC’s Washington chair, discussed violent tactics with a far-right talk show host.
Right-Wing Border Militias Are the Troops of Trump’s Authoritarian Regime
The milita's “commander” was arrested last Saturday by the FBI on federal firearms charges.
Trump Reportedly Considered Detaining Kids at Guantánamo
Advocacy groups that have long called for the closure of Guantánamo called the proposal “beyond appalling.”
Critics Say State “Hijacked” Isle de Jean Charles Tribe’s Resettlement Plan
Isle de Jean Charles continues to lose land at an alarming rate as Louisiana takes away important relocation funds.