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President Obama Belatedly Says No to Israel
For the first time in his eight-year presidency, Barack Obama said no to Israel.
Elizabeth Warren Promotes Banking Rights for Marijuana Industry
Warren is pushing to create a framework that would allow marijuana-based businesses to access the banking system.
Thirteen Democrats Join GOP to Kill Sanders Resolution on Canadian Drug Imports
The move was a blow for those seeking to ensure access to health care.
Capitalism Rations What We Most Need — Let’s Demand Medicare for All: A Conversation With Mariame Kaba
It's time to move beyond pontificating about the election and dive into local organizing for things like Medicare For All.
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Why the Senate’s Attack on Backpage Will Backfire
Shutting down Backpage deprives adult sex workers of a low-cost, safe and private way of advertising their services.
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Chelsea Manning Should Not Die in Prison
I pray that President Obama uses his pardon power to save Chelsea's life. He is likely the only one who can.
A Weird American in Trump’s Post-Truth United States
Trump's America is wrong, and we need to set it right.
Utah’s New National Monument Marks Big Win for the Protection of Indigenous Cultural Sites
By protecting an area rich in indigenous cultural history, Obama has shown that some things are worth more than money.
2016 Was the Year of Shrinking Ice
A 37-year graph tracking sea ice cover at both poles shows just how dramatic the loss of sea ice was during 2016.
Former Mayor of “Nazi City USA” Pushes Legislation to Defund Sanctuary Cities
Pennsylvania's xenophobic Congressman Barletta will be heading efforts to slash funding for sanctuary cities.