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Congress Urged to Freeze Border Patrol Funding Amid Mistreatment of Immigrants
The demand comes as President Trump denied that his Border Patrol used tear gas against asylum seekers.
Saudi Arabia Is the “Center of Gravity” in the US’s Long War
If confirmed as US ambassador to Saudi Arabia, will Gen. John Abizaid challenge US ties to the country?
Without New Leadership, the New House Majority Will Fail (Again)
If another “change” election comes to nothing, we will all suffer.
Voter Suppression Has Gone Digital
The public should be able to tell where these messages are coming from and how they are being targeted.
Noam Chomsky: How the US “Politically Vulgarizes” Genocide and War Crimes
The US has never used the terms genocide or war crimes to define its own historical and current actions.
Matthew Whitaker Was Illegally Appointed and Should Be Removed
Legal challenges to Matthew Whitaker’s illegal appointment are mounting.
California Wildfire Likely Spread Nuclear Contamination From Toxic Site
Physicians believe the Woolsey Fire has released nuclear and chemical material.
A Step Forward for Conservation in Mongolia?
The Mongolian government considers expanding protected areas, but conservation offsets do not undo the harm of mining.
Women in Abusive Relationships Face More Obstacles When Migrating
If their visa petitions are denied, victims of trafficking or violence can be deported.
Right-Wing Media Helped Trump Bury the Newest Climate Report
Trump doesn’t want you to see the climate change report produced by his own administration.