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The Big Wall Street Giveaway the 115th Congress Hopes the 116th Won’t Notice
Despite shifting political tides in the house, Wall Street has plenty to celebrate.
The Role of Media in Democracy: An Interview With Gary Younge
You cannot talk about media being the backbone of democracy without talking about media ownership.
Decriminalizing Sex Work Is a Matter of Survival
Sex worker rights are tied to racial and gender justice, which is why D.C.’s decriminalization bill is crucial.
Petrochemical Giants Are Slowly Killing Black Louisiana Communities
A massive plastics plant threatens a Black community that has lived since Reconstruction in Louisiana's “Cancer Alley.”
Lies About Wealth Could Mean Big Trouble for Trump
Cohen testified that Trump has lied repeatedly about his wealth, which could mean real trouble for the president.
Will the Youth-led Climate Movement Use Labor’s Playbook?
Feinstein’s attempts to silence and shame young activists was disgusting, but their responses are what is so important.
When We See the Sacred in Each Other, Social Movements Flourish
We must reclaim our impulse for an authentic collective sensibility that's been co-opted by the market system.
Despite Collapse of Trump-Kim Summit, Diplomacy Is Still the Only Path
U.S., regional and global security depends upon a peaceful resolution to the Korean War, which never ended.
Ivanka’s Attack on AOC Reveals Ignorance About Universal Basic Income
A universal income could have a significant impact on carbon emissions by decoupling work from wages.
Is New York’s Amazon Overthrow a Turning Point in Capitalism?
Popular rejection of the begging and bribing system that favors corporations is growing stronger.