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New Challenges Bring New Militancy to Teacher Strikes
The rise of charter schools and the loss of autonomy in classrooms are two of today's serious challenges.
The “Barr Summary” Is Meaningless. Release the Entire Report.
Barr’s missive is another salvo in a disinformation campaign that has lasted two years.
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer Delivers Pro-Israel Speech at AIPAC
Rep. Steny Hoyer came under fire from progressives after he used his address to attack left-wing members of his caucus.
Trump and Barr Could Stretch Executive Privilege and Grand Jury Secrecy Claims
Will the House of Representatives fight against Trump and his attorney general's claims of privilege?
YouTubers Play a Key Role in Far-Right Extremism of Online Forums
Mainstream influencers like PewDiePie and Jordan Peterson play a key role in fueling far-right extremism.
The Secret to Funding a Green New Deal
A network of public banks, including a central bank operated as a public utility, could fund a Green New Deal.
Trump’s Budget Would Deny Food to 400,000 Children and Pregnant People
The proposed cut would reduce projected spending by roughly 5 percent over the next decade.
Exception to Double Jeopardy Would Affect More Than Just Manafort
“Gamble v. United States” has implications for criminal and racial justice beyond Manafort and current politics.
“Free College” Fails to Address Racial and Class Gaps
For lower- and middle-income students, “free public college” isn't truly free if only tuition is covered.
Does Most of Your Paycheck Go to Rent? That May Be Hurting Your Health
More than 800,000 households spend at least half of their income on housing.