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Meet the Activists Arrested for Opposing the Mountain Valley Pipeline
The pipeline company has used the full power of the state against them, including Virginia's anti-terrorism unit.
New York’s Suicide Prevention Program Is the First of Its Kind in the US
Results from a Swiss study were promising: Suicidal behavior dropped by 80 percent.
Overly Bureaucratic Procedures and Long Waits Cut Off Support to 22 Million Yemenis
The delays by both sides violate international humanitarian law.
How Far Can the Left Go in the Democratic Party?
The odds are still stacked against those, like Ocasio-Cortez, who hope to transform the Democratic Party.
Immigrant Toddlers Ordered to Appear in Court Alone
Children will face court proceedings as they grapple with the trauma of being taken from their parents.
Failed Economic Policies Drive Families to Seek Asylum at the Border
Many families detained at the border have lost their livelihoods as the result of reforms that benefit elites.
Puerto Ricans Battle Disaster Capitalism to Achieve Self-Determination
Naomi Klein's “Battle for Paradise” details Puerto Ricans' fight for ownership of their water, land and energy.
Tucson Skirts International Law in Refusing to Reinstate Mexican American Studies
Under international law, Mexican Americans have the right to ensure that their culture is not erased.
In Upholding Muslim Ban, the Supreme Court Ignored International Law
All nine justices disregarded the US's legal obligations under international human rights law.
Planned Parenthood’s Union Busting Could Have a Chilling Effect for Workers Everywhere
Pitting labor rights against reproductive rights is not a winning strategy for movements.