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It’s Time for Compassionate Release
Compassionate release for aging prisoners makes economic sense and upholds human dignity.
Millions of Americans Flood Into Mexico for Health Care
The US's “dental refugees” flock to Mexico in the thousands every day, seeking affordable care.
Forty-Six Years After “Roe” and We’re Still Fighting. We Must Do Better.
Here are seven clear steps those working in the reproductive rights movement can take to strengthen their organizing.
Central American Migrants Helped Revive the US Labor Movement
These unionization stories show how Central American migrants have helped make the US a safer place for workers.
Twitter Threats, Abuse, Murder: What Women Face Defending the Environment
The threats that environmental defenders in Latin America face are systemic.
Desalination Plants Are on the Rise — So Is Their Salty, Chemical Waste
The plants discharge 37 billion gallons of waste every day — enough in a year to cover Florida under one foot of brine.
US Taxpayers Have Been Funding Big Business’s Wars for 233 Years
US corporations have exploited national pride to reap huge profits from taxpayer-funded wars.
Outsourcing Police Investigations to Google Risks Privacy and Justice
Google has turned our smartphones into little spies working on behalf of law enforcement agencies.
Teachers Are Rising Up to Resist Neoliberal Attacks on Education
Teachers in LA are rejecting forms of pedagogical terrorism that aim to remove students from politics.
Health Insurers Want You to Try Cheaper Drugs First, But That Can Hurt You
All states should pass legislation to regulate step therapy.