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Rep. Nydia Velázquez: Freedom for Oscar López Rivera Unites Puerto Ricans Across Political Lines
This year marks Lopez's 34th year behind bars.
After Marriage Equality and Obamacare, Mixed Results From SCOTUS on Abortion, Pollution, Executions
We examine the decisions and look at pending rulings on affirmative action and union dues.
Historic Iran Nuclear Deal Hangs in the Balance as Talks Enter Final Round
Today marks the deadline for Iran and six world powers to reach a comprehensive agreement on curbing Iran's nuclear program.
As Greece Heads for Default, Citizens Prepare to Vote in Pivotal Referendum on More Austerity
Greece will hold a vote this Sunday on whether to accept an austerity package of budget cuts and tax hikes in exchange for new loans.
LGBTQ Activism Continues for Bias Protections and Overlooked Trans Issues
Many LGBTQ leaders are now redirecting their attention to other goals.
Four Decades After Burning Confederate Flag, Activist Says the Struggle Continues
Brett Bursey calls himself the oldest living Confederate prisoner of war.
Bree Newsome Scales Flagpole, Removes South Carolina Capitol Confederate Flag
Calls to remove the flag intensified after last week's shooting.
Maya Schenwar | Women’s Prisons as Sites of Resistance: An Interview With Victoria Law
Too often, organizing work done in women's prisons goes wholly unrecognized.
Mourners Flock to South Carolina as Funerals Begin for Emanuel Massacre Victims
Mourners gathered for the first two funerals in a series.
“Black Lives Matter” Takes on Special Meaning in South Carolina
“We've been terrorized for hundreds of years.”