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Trump Attacks Rep. Ilhan Omar and Somali Refugees at Minnesota Rally
The president's rhetoric amounted to incitement to violence against Minneapolis's large Somali community.
We’re Just Starting to Learn How Fracking Harms Wildlife
From habitat loss to polluted water, fracking has very real consequences for a vast suite of animals.
Turkey Outspends Kurdish Forces on Lobbying in Washington, DC
The Turkish government spent roughly $12.3 million on high-profile D.C. lobbying firms to influence the U.S. government.
Our Kids Face Unprecedented Crises. Standardized Tests Won’t Prepare Them.
A nationwide opt-out-of-standardized-testing campaign can be our first step toward meaningful education reform.
Here’s What the Framers of the Constitution Said About Impeachment
The framers worried about executives who might be vulnerable to bribery or loyalties to foreign governments.
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.