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Don’t Raid Military Funds for a Wall. Raid Them for Health Care.
Repurposing military funds for universal health care would bring a better return on investment than any wall.
Pennsylvania Prison Lockdown: Public Health Crisis or Powerplay?
Was the “health crisis” that prompted the lockdown a pre-emptive move to repress the National Prison Strike?
As Racist Attacks Soar Under Trump, White Nationalist Plotted Massacre
Federal agents have thwarted a plan by a white nationalist “domestic terrorist” to begin widespread, violent attacks.
Saudi Arabia and UAE Fund Think Tanks That Drive US Foreign Policy
Every year foreign governments pour tens of millions of dollars into Washington's think tanks.
How Will the Courts Handle the Trump Emoluments Cases?
Ethics watchdogs are worried Trump is trying to enrich himself unconstitutionally under the foreign emoluments clause.
Oakland Teachers Strike, Joining #RedforEd Movement on Picket Lines
Educators face ballooning class sizes and dwindling resources as billionaires seek to expand charter schools.
What Happened to the Struggle for Socialism in Latin America?
The “pink tide” governments undermined themselves by committing to extractivism, says author Mike Gonzalez.
It’s Hard to Sue a President. Can Trump Be Defeated in Court?
This unprecedented situation, legally speaking, is 40 miles of bad road.
Is Drilling and Fracking Waste on Your Sidewalk or in Your Pool?
Oil and gas waste, which is exempt from hazardous waste rules, is commonly used in commercial applications.
It’s Possible to Face Climate Horrors and Still Find Hope
David Wallace-Wells, who catalyzed the climate emergency movement, examines likely outcomes of the crisis in a new book.