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Chanda Prescod-Weinstein on Cosmic Wonder as Resistance to Despair
Physicist Chanda Prescod-Weinstein urges curiosity and joy as tools to confront fascism and break imposed limits.
CA’s Flawed Primary System Could Result in Deep-Blue State Electing GOP Governor
The state’s messy primary underscores the urgent need for ranked-choice voting in California -- and beyond.
Amendments Protecting Pro-Palestine Speech in California Schools Face Backlash
Educators and activists are fighting for changes to a bill they say was “designed to create an atmosphere of fear.”
Trump Expands Cuba Sanctions; Díaz-Canel Says Nation Won’t “Surrender”
“We must rein in this lawless president," Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen said.
Natural Disasters Disrupt Addiction Treatment Putting Recovery at Risk
Pharmacies decide who gets medication, and seeking opioid treatment far from home can trigger suspicion.
US Appeals Court Ruling Targets Access to Abortion Medication
“Louisiana’s legal attack on mifepristone shamelessly packaged lies and propaganda," an ACLU senior attorney said.
First-Ever Bargaining Compact Unites Higher Ed Unions Across Northeastern US
The compact goes beyond just maintaining the status quo, says professor and union leader Marissa Johnson Valenzuela.
500-Year-Old Slave Revolt of 1526 Redefines Freedom as US Turns 250
Before 1776 or 1619, enslaved Africans seized freedom in 1526 on land that would become the United States.
Delays in US Visa Program Threaten Arrival of Doctors in Underserved Areas
The delay may send hundreds of doctors back to their home countries.
Poll Shows Most See Iran War as “Mistake,” Earlier Than With Iraq, Vietnam
The war has almost no constituency outside of Donald Trump's biggest fans.