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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.
The US Tested Bombs on the Marshall Islands. Now, Victims Are Seeking Justice.
Marshallese suffer from “alarming” cancer rates due to US nuclear weapons testing on their islands.
How Five Climate Activists Shut Off the Equivalent of 15 Percent of US Oil
Recently acquitted climate activist Emily Johnston discusses the need for direct action to fight Big Oil.
“We’re Not Migrating, We’re Fleeing”: Hondurans’ Perilous Journey North
Unemployment, starvation and violence born of desperation is driving people north in search of work and safety.
Supreme Court Shields Wilbur Ross From Testifying Under Oath About His Perjury
Is protecting Ross from testifying a sign of things to come from a court now firmly on the right?