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Trump “Created a Fake Crisis and Has Announced a Fake Solution” With Mexico
The “deal” that Trump announced is composed of plans the U.S. and Mexico agreed upon months ago.

Racist Gerrymandering Created a GOP Stronghold in the South. We Must Fight Back.
Rev. Dr. William Barber responds to his recent conviction for trespassing during a 2017 protest against gerrymandering.

As Labor Forces Unite, Forced Arbitration Is Still Rampant
Workers are increasingly being required to sign away their right to sue when their employment rights are violated.

Alabama Abortion Fund Buoyed by Outpouring of Support After Ban’s Passage
Abortion rights groups like the Yellowhammer Fund are reminding Alabamians that abortion is still legal in the state.

To Be Effective, Socialism Must Adapt to 21st Century Needs
A 21st century socialism must address climate catastrophe and endemic joblessness, says scholar Vijay Prashad.

DuVernay: Wrongly Convicted Boys Aren’t “Central Park Five” — They’re People
“When They See Us” exposes the inner workings of a criminal legal system designed to fail people of color.

Activists Face Prison Time for Rescuing Ducks, Piglets From Factory Farms
More than 600 activists with Direct Action Everywhere stormed a slaughterhouse in California on June 3.

Sudan Protesters Call for Civilian Rule After Military Kills Over 100 at Sit-In
At least 40 bodies were dredged up from the Nile River in the aftermath of the carnage.

ICE Must Be Held Accountable for Trans Salvadoran Asylum Seeker’s Death
Trans activists call for accountability after the second transgender migrant dies after release from ICE custody.

Republicans Clash With Trump Over Tariffs on Mexican Imports
Over time, tariffs could increase to as much as 25 percent.