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Will Obama Grant Clemency to Puerto Rican Independence Activist Oscar López Rivera?
Congressmember Luis Gutiu00e9rrez says he has lobbied for clemency on behalf of activist Oscar Lu00f3pez Rivera, but has not received a strong response.
Rep. Luis Gutiérrez on Why He Will Not Attend Trump Inauguration and Will Instead Join Women’s March
Democratic Congressmember Luis Gutiu00e9rrez discusses why he will not be attending the presidential inauguration of Donald Trump.
A New Understanding of Loyalty: An Interview With Author Sarah Schulman
When we abdicate personal accountability and accept scapegoating, we enhance the punitive power of the state.
Senate to Begin Confirmation Hearings for Wealthiest Cabinet in US History Despite Lack of Vetting
A barrage of Senate confirmation hearings is set to begin Tuesday.
Repeal and Run? Republicans Move to Axe Obamacare, but What Will Replacement Look Like?
Republicans in the newly sworn-in 115th Congress are moving swiftly to repeal the Affordable Care Act.
Cheap Food Is a Myth
The sustainable food movement has come a long way, yet there is still some pushback around local and organic food — particularly around the cost.
How Savior Mentality Stands in the Way of Solidarity Organizing: An Interview With Jordan Flaherty
Once we understand that real revolutionary change comes from collective organizing, we won't seek saviors.
Trump’s America and the New World Order: A Conversation With Noam Chomsky
Chomsky discusses Trump's lethal know-nothing appointees and the US's growing isolation within a new world order.
“This Is Not a Coup, but It’s Not Normal”: Trump Picks Three Generals for Top Foreign Policy Posts
Confirmation hearings begin Monday.
Trump and the Flawed Nature of US Democracy: An Interview With Noam Chomsky
The US political system is inherently flawed and dangerous, says Noam Chomsky.