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The DOJ’s Plan to Empty (and Refill?) US Prisons
The Department of Justice recently announced a decision to release 6,000 people from federal prison.
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The West’s Great Game: “He Named Me Malala”
Why does this film go out of its way to deny that Malala writes critically of Carter through Bush administrations' foreign policies?
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Israeli Settlers Want New York Police Tactics in Jerusalem
Israel's policing techniques already bear many similarities to those of the United States.
New Survey Uncovers the Experiences of LGBTQ Prisoners
A new report's findings paint a grim picture of criminalization of and violence towards LGBTQ people - particularly LGBTQ people of color.
“We Cannot Remain Silent” on Palestine, Says Activist From Jewish Boat to Gaza
Lillian Rosengarten discusses what brought her to sail on the Jewish Boat to Gaza in an effort to break the Israeli siege.
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Remembering Reyhaneh Jabbari
On the anniversary of Reyhaneh Jabbari's execution by the Iranian government, it's important to remember her through her own words.
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William Rivers Pitt | GOP Wants Pay-to-Play Press Coverage: Bad Idea
News services have never before been required to pay for access to a convention.
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Return Gitmo, Pay Reparations?
Washington is unlikely to acknowledge that it owes reparations for its crimes against Cuba.
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Climate Stories: Environment, Colonial Legacies and Systemic Change
Meet the people working with diverse communities to build a movement.
Taking Out the Trash Burners
The fight against a dirty incinerator in Baltimore is an inspiration for all of us.