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DOJ Steps Up Bid to Combat “Criminalization of Poverty” Highlighted by Ferguson Abuses
Attorney General Loretta Lynch is calling for a crackdown on steep fines and fees that often lead to jail time.
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Extreme Weather Hits Louisiana as Feds Prepare to Lease Gulf of Mexico for Drilling
A coalition of environmental groups and activists plan to protest the BLM's auction on March 23 in New Orleans.
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From Scapegoating to Solidarity: 2016 Is the Year to Turn the Immigration Debate Around
GOP candidates are campaigning against a nonexistent influx of undocumented immigrants. Now, if only more US voters knew.
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William Rivers Pitt | The Frictionless Machine of Modern Fascism
This is the most dangerous election in living memory.
What to Watch for as This Super Tuesday’s Results Come In
A strong performance could mean the candidate will take the state due to the large number of swing states.
A Case for Demilitarizing the Military
It's time to examine the realities of both the US military and changing civilian relations to it.
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How to Reduce Gun-Related Deaths in the US by More Than 80 Percent
Immediately passing three pieces of legislation nationally could save tens of thousands of lives in this year alone.
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Don’t Thank a Fascist for the Lesson in Authority
The time of authoritarianism and public discussion about that kind of leadership has returned. And now, it's time again to discuss it.
Right-Wing Think Tank: Flint “Should Be Grateful” for Emergency Management
The Mackinac Center's role in creating the emergency manager law helps explain its silence on the Flint water crisis.
The Unexpected Cause of Water Crises in US Cities
The most vulnerable among us pay the highest price for Wall Street's profits.