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US-Made Border Crisis Persists Despite Biden’s About-Face on Refugee Cap
Biden’s continuation of Trump’s asylum policies is perpetuating the humanitarian crisis at the border.
Military-Industrial Complex Exerts Powerful Influence on Biden’s Foreign Policy
Defense firms have spent about $127 million a year on lobbyists, and $25 million per election on campaign donations.
125 Democrats Say Military Aid to Israel Shouldn’t Depend on Human Rights Record
The House representatives’ letter implies that any reduction in aid on human rights grounds would open Israel to attack.
Drug Raids Killed Andrew Brown Jr., Breonna Taylor. Advocates Say: Enough.
Decriminalizing some drugs isn't enough, say activists. We must also rethink racist policing of people selling drugs.
Commission Finds Anti-Black Police Violence Constitutes Crimes Against Humanity
Twelve experts found that both U.S. law and police practices do not comply with international law.
Extractive Companies Privatize Repression and Counterinsurgency in the Americas
As resistance to fossil fuels grows, private militaries have become a lucrative business, especially in Latin America.
USDA May Allow Genetically Modified Trees to Be Released Into the Wild
A genetically engineered chestnut tree may be the first to spread into forests, setting dangerous global precedents.
The Southwest Offers Blueprints for the Future of Wastewater Reuse
By turning wastewater into drinking water, our existing water supplies could go further.
Endorsed by Trump Allies, Disgraced Former Missouri Governor Will Run for Senate
The controversy surrounding former Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens may end up costing Republicans a seemingly “safe” seat.
Republicans Ready Battle for State-Level Court Takeovers in Texas
A judicial reform proposal backed by big business in Texas could further GOP domination of state courts.