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Despite Some Progress on Legalization, the War on Cannabis Is Not Over
A true end to the war would also entail reparations to communities of color and the expungement of criminal records.
To Resist Right-Wing Push for “Parents’ Rights,” Let’s Focus On Youth Liberation
Community organizer zara raven shares wisdom on creating a world where children can flourish.
Malcolm X Would Be 98 Today. Angela Davis Reflects on His Enduring Legacy.
“Malcolm asked us to keep our eyes on … radical democratic futures for all beings who inhabit this planet,” Davis said.
How Can We Resist Book Bans? This Banned Author Has Ideas.
We must foster critical thinking and direct action to combat book bans, sociologist Joe Feagin says.
CIA Whistleblower Says Giuliani’s Aide Told Him Pardon Would Cost $2 Million
Calls grow to investigate Giuliani for allegedly plotting to sell presidential pardons during Trump’s administration.
Palestinian Organizers: We Honor Our Grief by Practicing Hope
“The poison pill of any movement is despair,” says Palestinian activist Lea Kayali.
McCarthy Pushes More Work Requirements for Medicaid and SNAP in Debt Talks
Biden could invoke the 14th Amendment to resolve the crisis over the debt ceiling for now, argues Robert Kuttner.
Rep. Paul Gosar’s Aide Pledged Loyalty to White Supremacist Nick Fuentes
A new report undermines plausible deniability for one of Trump’s staunchest supporters in Congress.
UN Needs to Reexamine Its Strategy for Ending Israeli Apartheid
Palestinian human rights advocates welcome the UN's first-time recognition of the Nakba but say it is hardly sufficient.
A Mother’s Day Chat With Revolutionary Trans Activist Miss Major Griffin-Gracy
Janet Mock has called Miss Major, who has nurtured generations of queer and trans youth, “the mother we all deserve.”