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What Preceded the Killings in Israel and Gaza Was Not “Peace” — It Was Apartheid
Israel’s plan to treat Palestinians in Gaza as “human animals” and starve them reflects the conditions of apartheid.
Amazon Alexa Devices Wrongly Told Users the 2020 Election Was “Stolen”
The devices utilized far right sources in order to answer questions about the validity of the 2020 presidential race.
Alabama Destroyed $16K Worth of Materials for Teachers Over “Woke” Content
The manuals included advice for teachers on discussing issues related to systemic racism and LGBTQ families.
Layoffs at West Virginia University Expose Right-Wing Trends Sweeping Higher Ed
Unspoken right-wing ideological motivations operate beneath the language of brute financial calculus.
Is California’s Climate Lawsuit Against Big Oil an Inflection Point?
Delaware, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey and Rhode Island are already pursuing similar legal actions.
Trying to Subdue Nature Is a Fool’s Errand When Planning for Climate Adaptation
Local, state and federal governments must actively pursue both mitigation and nature-based climate adaptation policies.
IDF Official Admits Israel’s Goal in Bombing Gaza Is to Inflict Severe Damage
“The emphasis is on damage and not on accuracy,” Israel Defense Forces official Daniel Hagari said.
After Rejecting Deal, 4,000 UAW Members Strike at Mack Trucks
The unusually public negotiations between UAW and the Big Three automakers offer Mack workers a point of reference.
Israel Announces Total Blockade of Gaza Strip
Israel's defense minister pledged to block food, fuel and electricity, steps that experts decry as a clear war crime.
Commercialization Is Making Access to the New COVID Vaccine More Difficult
As health care inequities deepen, pharmaceutical giants and insurers are maximizing profits.