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Prison Health Expert Warns Monkeypox Could “Dramatically Increase” Behind Bars
The first case of monkeypox behind bars was reported in Chicago this week. Jails could accelerate the disease's spread.
Putin’s Repression Is Driving Many Antiwar Russians Abroad
A Russian dissident describes how he left as “antiwar demonstrations were brutally smashed by the police.”
Fed Rate Hikes Are “Body Blow” to Workers Reeling From Pandemic
Experts forecast another economic recession in the United States with rising inflation and an unchanged minimum wage.
Myanmar Executes Four Activists as Resistance to Military Government Grows
Human rights activists are sounding the alarm after the military junta executed four men who opposed last year's coup.
As Monkeypox Spreads, US Vaccine Access Is Pitifully Inadequate
The WHO has declared monkeypox a global emergency, but the U.S. has stopped short of an emergency declaration.
Chomsky: US Government’s Nonresponse to Climate Crisis Has Historical Precedent
Combating the climate crisis must be a common effort, everywhere, says Noam Chomsky.
As Congress Fails to Act, Pressure Grows on Biden to Declare Climate Emergency
Biden outlined new climate efforts in a speech Wednesday, but stopped short of declaring a national climate emergency.
Jayapal Shares Her Own Abortion Story — and Why Abortion Rights Are Vital
The chair of the House Progressive Caucus explains that people will die as a result of “Roe” being overturned.
Israel Lobby Is Spending Millions to Defeat Progressive Democrats in Primaries
The editor-at-large of Jewish Currents explains how AIPAC is aiming to oust candidates who support Palestinian rights.
Bill McKibben: “Appalling” European Heat Wave Demands Massive Climate Action
The record-breaking temperatures come as Manchin has effectively killed Biden’s Build Back Better climate legislation.