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Rojava Defends Feminist Revolution Against Turkish Invaders
The Turkish assault unleashed deadly violence against civilians and threatens Rojava’s radical democratic project.
Trump’s Public Charge Rule Endangers People Facing Domestic Violence
The uncertainty created by the new rule could pressure low-income immigrants to remain in abusive situations.
Trump Says Ditching Kurds Justified Because “They Didn’t Help Us With Normandy”
Trump's remarks may have been inspired by an article written by right-wing columnist.
Trump Vows Crackdown on Whistleblowers After Arrest of Intelligence Analyst
An analyst was arrested for allegedly sharing classified information with two journalists in 2018 and 2019.
As the World Looks Away, Death Stalks the Democratic Republic of Congo
Last year, 1.8 million people -- more than 2 percent of Congo’s population -- were internally displaced.
This Isn’t the First Time the US Has Abandoned the Kurds
Since the 1970s, the U.S. has treated the Kurds as disposable pawns in pursuit of its foreign policy goals.
2020 Budget Proposal Would Underfund Health, Job Training, Education Programs
The Senate Appropriations Committee is proposing up to $2.7 billion in cuts to labor, health and education programs.
Microsoft Has Made $14.6 Million From Contracts With ICE Since 2010
Here's how Github, a Microsoft subsidiary, justifies making money from ICE.
Employers Are Misusing State Department Visa Program to Abuse Workers
Participants in a summer “cultural exchange” program are falling victim to labor trafficking.
Trump Declares “War” — and, Yes, Our Constitutional Crisis Is Here
A White House letter — clearly dictated by Trump himself — suggests he's ready to overturn the Constitution.