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Lessons From the Natural World on Washington’s Unnatural Wars
Americans have to recognize the parasitic nature of the national security state.
Important Medicaid Initiatives Would End If Decision Overturning ACA Stands
The harm to tens of millions of Medicaid enrollees, not just those enrolled through the ACA expansion, would be severe.
Kamala Harris Has a Distinguished Career of Serving Injustice
As attorney general, Harris opposed efforts to mandate independent investigations of police shootings.
Wall Street Beware: The Public Banking Movement Is Coming for You
There's a budding movement in the U.S. that's reimagining banking in a way that truly serves the public.
The Declaration of Independence Is Sexist, Racist, Prejudiced
How we can embrace the underlying spirit of the Declaration of Independence but also learn from its shortcomings.
Four Takeaways From the Supreme Court’s Census Citizenship Question Ruling
The court’s decision was a victory for a fair and inclusive count, but dangers still remain.
Massive Anti-Fascist Coalition Rebuffs Far-Right Proud Boys in Portland
Organizers declared victory as the fascists were not able to move freely through the city or recruit new members.
Assange Is Trapped in the Web of the US Legal Empire
Assange's extradition case proves that in the U.S. empire, the gravity of justice pulls only one way.
Democrats Are Complicit in Trump’s Fearmongering About Immigrant Youth
Democrats' new immigration bill includes provisions targeting youth alleged to be “public safety threats.”
After Supreme Court Refusal, It’s Up to the People to End Gerrymandering
The first step is to transfer redistricting power away from legislators to independent commissions.