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Experts Call Long COVID in Kids a Public Health Crisis. Why Is It Being Ignored?
A new study sheds light on the effect a coronavirus infection can have on children over a longer period.
People Caught Up by Criminal Legal System Face More Obstacles to Abortion Access
A new report details the unique precarity of seeking abortions while under carceral confinement.
Homeless Sweeps Are Expensive, Useless and Cruel, Human Rights Watch Charges
Punitive city policies are also woefully counterproductive, only perpetuating the very malady they purport to address.
Swing States Brace for Battles Over Certification of 2024 Election Results
Despite alarming new rules in Georgia, experts believe officials can thwart efforts to interfere with election results.
It’s No Surprise RFK Jr. Endorsed Trump — They’re Backed by the Same Billionaire
Timothy Mellon has poured over $165 million into the election so far, giving tens of millions to both Trump and Kennedy.
As DNC Kicks Off, Palestine Solidarity Activists Look to 1964 for Inspiration
60 years ago, the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party forced the Democrats to confront Jim Crow within their own party.
These Billionaires Are Donating Big in 2024 Election to Advance Their Interests
From Christian nationalists to fossil fuel barons, they are using their fortunes to pursue policies that impact us all.
The Right’s Push to Whitewash History Is a Precursor to Fascism
As a new school year begins, we must resist turning schools into right-wing indoctrination centers.
Mass Protests Planned for DNC Spotlight Chicago’s Legacy of Police Repression
Legal advocates say Chicago cops have long targeted protesters as they prepare for a crackdown ahead of the convention.
Kamala Harris Has Gone From Immigration Reformer to Border Hawk. What’s Next?
Immigration is a major concern for voters, and it’s possible Harris may sacrifice migrant rights to win the presidency.