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After Erdoğan’s Victory, Movements in Turkey Must Fight Beyond the Ballot Box
Freedom cannot be tied down to the ballot box, but this is what happened in the aftermath of the Gezi uprising.
Real Grassroots Parents Groups Can Fight Extremist Takeovers of Schools
Here’s how to fight back against the dark money groups attacking schools and working to influence the 2024 election.
Cori Bush Introduces Bill to End “Moral Catastrophe” of Solitary Confinement
“It is not only a matter of justice, but a matter of preserving human dignity,” one advocate said.
Judge: Officials Unlawfully Tried to Obstruct Stop Cop City Ballot Effort
The judge struck down a requirement for only Atlanta residents to be allowed to collect signatures for the referendum.
Omar on Trump Charges: Having Security Footage Deleted Is “Admission of Guilt”
Prosecutors allege Trump ordered an employee to delete security footage to obstruct the classified documents case.
Texas Activists Hold a “Thirst Strike” Demanding Heat Protections for Workers
They are calling for federal standards for rest and water breaks to prevent occupational heat illness and death.
Just 11 Senators Voted for a 10 Percent Cut to Military Spending
The National Defense Authorization Act would authorize $886 billion in military spending for the coming fiscal year.
Southern Lawmakers Devise Discriminatory Measures That Undermine Disabled Voters
Advocates are challenging efforts to implement voting policies that make it harder for disabled people to cast a ballot.
Local Governments Are Blocking Ballot Initiatives at the Behest of Corporations
We must see the government-corporate alliance for what it is and take bold action to put an end to the charade.
For-Profit Hospices Often Aim for Return on Investment, Not Death With Dignity
Easy access to Medicare dollars without medical training has made hospice attractive to investors and con artists.