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Candidates Must Commit to Immediate US Withdrawal From Afghanistan
U.S. continues to kill civilians, but only two candidates have pledged to withdraw all troops in their first year.
Extreme Inequality Is Driving Anxiety and Depression in the US
Studies show chronic status anxiety is higher at all income levels in less equal countries.
Trump Keeps Cracking Down on Legal Immigration Because His Base Loves Cruelty
It's inhumane and damaging -- but that's the point.
Could California’s Investment in Child Care Be a Model for the Country?
California’s success or failure could act as a bellwether on a national scale.
Murders of Environmental Defenders Are Rising Worldwide
Indigenous groups are being particularly targeted for defending their ancestral lands.
For a Sustainable Climate and Food System, Regenerative Agriculture Is the Key
The recent report from the IPCC shows that agriculture is responsible for 37% of greenhouse gas emissions.
Deficit Hawks Are Enabling the Next US War
The U.S. budget is rigged to hold essential domestic programs hostage to the Pentagon's war chest.
Trump Calls for Policies That Harm People With Mental Illness
Trump is blaming mass shootings on people with mental illness, despite overwhelming research to the contrary.
Trump Judge Approves Manslaughter Charges for Pregnancy Loss
The decision escalates anti-choice efforts to establish fetal personhood and punish people for their pregnancy outcomes.
Mass Movements Can Beat Back Racist Vigilantes Like the El Paso Shooter
Vigilantism can be fractured and challenged by broad coalitions working together.