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Ex-Weather Underground Member David Gilbert Is Granted Clemency by Cuomo
Gilbert is now eligible to apply for parole, but he could still be denied.

Far Right Groups Tied to Jan. 6 Attack Reporters and Others at Anti-Mask Rally
At least one person was stabbed and two journalists were attacked while covering the rally outside L.A. City Hall.

The US’s “War on Terror” Fueled and Excused Right-Wing Extremism at Home
Reporter Spencer Ackerman says U.S. elites consciously chose to ignore white right-wing extremism after 9/11.

Bush, Obama and Trump Deceived the Public About the Reality of Afghanistan War
Investigative reporter Craig Whitlock discusses how defense contractors have benefited from the last two decades of war.

Advocates Urge Biden to Move Faster to Resettle Afghan Refugees
There is already a backlog of over 17,000 Afghan nationals and 53,000 of their family members awaiting visa approval.

Deadly US Air War in Afghanistan Helped Taliban Gain New Recruits
Biden's Monday remarks focused on “the decision to end the war” and ignored criticism about his abandonment of Afghans.

As Taliban Takes Control, What Comes Next for Afghanistan?
Journalist Ahmed Rashid discusses the history of the Taliban and its current standing in the international community.

Chomsky and Pollin: We Can’t Rely on Private Sector for Necessary Climate Action
Private businesses will not move beyond greenwashing unless they are forced to by stringent government regulations.

US Founders Demonized Indigenous People While Coopting Their Political Practices
Genocide against Indigenous people is ongoing – through mass violence, cultural erasure and stolen land.

More Workers Are Saying That Minimum-Wage Jobs Just Aren’t Worth It Anymore
Since the pandemic hit, more people have started to question why they should accept poor working conditions and low pay.