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The War on Terror’s Detention and Torture Practices Have Not Gone Away
The failure to end secret and arbitrary detention affords impunity for states and state-backed actors to deny justice.
Trump-Appointed Judge Shields Ex-President From Accountability for Taking Docs
Trump’s packing of the federal courts with judges chosen by Federalist Society is already reaping dividends.
Value-Based Payment Is the New For-Profit Health Care Industry
Financed by powerful corporations and private equity firms, value-based payment threatens to take over health care.
Arms Makers Have Embraced the Youth Market as Gun Ownership in the US Declines
Arms manufacturers are using trade magazines like Junior Shooters to openly market “youth-specific” rifles to children.
On Labor Day, Let’s Celebrate 2022 as a Pivotal Year for Independent Unions
The self-organization of workers marks a sea change from the way the labor movement has traditionally operated.
Trump’s Special Master Request May Be Bid to Delay Investigation Beyond Midterms
A former president can’t claim executive privilege against the executive branch for performing executive functions.
Biden Is Still Issuing Calls to Increase Police Funding
Racial justice advocates say both parties are exploiting “defund the police” for political gain.
US Has Cut Water Supplies for 7 States During Climate-Induced Drought
Water rights activists have long called for more equitable water distribution in areas with dwindling supply.
Trump Affidavit Contains Broad-Based Probable Cause of Three Federal Crimes
Even the unredacted allegations provide overwhelming evidence that serious crimes were committed.
Corporate PACs Have Given $22.2M to “Stop the Steal” Republicans Since Jan. 6
One hundred and twenty-two members of what critics call the “Sedition Caucus” are running for office in 2022.