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Cynthia Nixon Denounces “Centrist, Corporate Democrats”
“This is not a time to settle for the way things are,” the New York gubernatorial candidate said.
Vermont’s Striking Nurses Want a Raise for Nonunion Workers Too
Chronic short-staffing should be addressed by raising wages to attract and retain support staff, says the union.
Fusing Criminal and Civil Legal Systems Harms US’s Marginalized People
Giving police civil power to detain and deport leads to cruel injustices like racial profiling and family separations.
Low Literacy Rates, Lack of Education Funding Fuel Cycle of Incarceration
Some states' attempts to make education less accessible to prisoners flies in the face of common sense.
Battle for Water Rights Heats Up in El Salvador
Social movements fear politicians backed by big business are about to privatize El Salvador's already scarce water.
What It’s Like Inside the Largest Immigrant Prison in the US
The Adelanto Detention Facility is one of the most isolating places I have ever been to.
This Idea Helped Rescue a City of 3.8 Million From a Water Crisis
When water shortages loomed in Chennai, India, one man's campaign to conserve rainwater saved the day.
Untangling the Left’s Cynthia Nixon Debates
A real independent alternative could connect with tens of thousands of people eager to learn more about socialism.
KochPAC Rarely Gives Money to US House Democrats…Except to These Four
These Koch-backed Democrats include those who oppose environmental regulation and deny climate change.
She Got Her Baby Back From Immigration Foster Care. Now What?
The first 36 hours of their reunion brought a mix of joy, questions about the separation and worries about the future.