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Unionized Baseball Players Making Millions Just Crossed a Hotel Picket Line
The players mostly avoided eye contact with the workers, keeping their heads down as they walked through the protest.
The Forever Prisoners of the US’s Forever War
For 17 years, the US has used the unjustifiable detention of “terror suspects” to carry out its endless war on terror.
Saudi Foreign Agents’ Political Donations Top $1.6 Million in 2018 Elections
Saudi Arabia's agents have wielded influence in the Trump administration through a variety of channels.
Migrant Caravan Members Have the Right to Choose Their Asylum Country
The caravan of Central American refugees is attracting intense social and political attention.
House Democrats Could End Federal Marijuana Ban in 2019. Will They?
If Democrats don't make bold moves, President Trump could take credit for ending federal prohibition.
Corporate Media Enabled Trump’s Anti-Trans Policies
Mainstream media coverage of marginalized groups targeted by Trump should recognize the humanity of those communities.
Inequality: A Feature and Driver of Bolsonaro’s Rise in Brazil
Jair Bolsonaro has aligned himself with financial interests, attracting moderates willing to overlook his fascist ideas.
Conservative Lawsuit Against Harvard Could End Affirmative Action
Racial inequality in education persists, despite conservative arguments to the contrary.
What Will the Next Year of #MeToo Bring?
In just one year’s time, the #MeToo moment has had a lasting impact on US society.
C-Sections Are Both Overused and Not Available When Needed, Study Shows
C-section trends reveal too much intervention in high-resource countries and a lack of access in poorer countries.