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President Obama Commutes Drug Sentences for 22 People
Time for Congress to reform mandatory minimum laws.
Moving Away From War in Ukraine: Statement by United for Peace and Justice
It's time for the countries that are providing support from outside Ukraine to halt and reverse all actions that contribute to this war.
One Year On: WWF Fails to Act Against Abuse of “Pygmies”
Baka “Pygmies” have faced harassment, beatings and torture.
Rahm Emanuel, CTA Illegally Ban Election Talk Among Chicago Bus, Train Operators
Union files federal suit, calls on Democrats to withdraw support of Emanuel.
Release Guantanamo Force-Feeding Videos, Media Outlets Tell Obama
Several detainees at Guantanamo continue to be subjected to daily force-feedings.
The Native American Genocide and the Teaching of US History
In many US classrooms, the United States is left out of the list of countries where genocide has occurred.
Student Debt Strikers Grow in Number and in Power
Today, there are more than 100 debt strikers.
Los Angeles Teachers Escalate Action to Demand Fair Treatment
Fifteen thousand members of United Teachers filled downtown LA on February 26 to demand a fair contract for themselves and their students.
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Pledges for Humanitarian Aid to Syria Fall Short of Target by Billions
More than 12 million people inside Syria are in need of urgent humanitarian assistance.
The Great Game in Afghanistan: The US Is Losing Out
A new chapter could unfold in war-torn Afghanistan in which the Chinese role would only grow, while the US role declines.