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With Biden Floundering, Democratic Establishment Considers Clinton and Kerry
The Democratic establishment’s faith in Joe Biden is being sorely tested.
Argentina and Uruguay Voters Face Surge of Religious and Conservative Candidates
Unprecedented numbers of candidates opposing sexual and reproductive rights are running for election this Sunday.
Here’s How the US Could Afford “Medicare for All”
Simply strike the words “who are age 65 or over” from the 1965 amendments to the Social Security Act.
GM Workers Ratify Contract Considered “Mixed at Best” by Long-Time Employees
Workers voted on Friday to ratify a contract that was clearly unloved but accepted with a yes vote of 57 percent.
John Taylor Gatto Challenged the Ideas Inherent in US Mass Schooling
Gatto envisioned an education system that placed freedom and justice above technology and efficiency.
Trump “Wellness” Programs Gut Protections for Those With Pre-Existing Conditions
The proposal is the latest example of the Trump administration encouraging states to take steps to undermine the ACA.
Religious Corporations Are Interfering in Doctor-Patient Relationships
Faith-based health facilities are increasingly imposing their biases on the medical decision-making process.
For Immigrants, Trump Is Making America Crueler Again
The latest Trump administration assaults on refugees and immigrants should shock the conscience.
Will GM Workers Stay on Strike in Hopes of a Better Deal?
The GM contract makes some gains, but the union still hopes for better pay and job security for temporary workers.
We Can’t Solve the Plastics Crisis With Other Disposables
Corporations are pushing alternatives to plastic, but many come with severe ecological consequences.