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What’s the History of Sanctuary Spaces and Why Do They Matter?
Historically, sanctuary seeking demonstrates a moral duty — and even a legal obligation — to protect the vulnerable.
President Obama Says No New Drilling in the Arctic, Leaves the Gulf of Mexico Vulnerable
The plan that will guide oil drilling in US waters for the next five years includes milestone protections for the Arctic, but leaves the Gulf of Mexico open to …
The Cabinet From Hell: Trumpism Meets Neoliberalism
Trump's cabinet is brewing a dangerous new hybrid ideology at the center of power in Washington.
When It Comes to Forced Labor, Transparency Is Mandatory, but Disclosure Is Discretionary
New transparency regulations in some places theoretically require companies to report on forced labor in their supply chains, but a new review finds that's not what's happening.
Is a Trump Presidency Good News for the Military-Industrial Complex?
Whichever extreme figures end up in key posts in Trump's national security state, yet more money will be sent swirling down the Pentagon's drain.
Normalizing the Abnormal: NPR Begins Its Whitewashing of Breitbart’s Racism
Trumpites all use the same technique; trot out blame the victim reverse racism.
Terra Nullius and the History of Broken Treaties at Standing Rock
How is it that the trail of broken treaties has been able to span generations under an outdated, imperial logic?
Cleaning the Corporate Dirt From the GOP Budget
Lawmakers are now working on a budget that could make or break the balance sheet for families.
Police Unleash Water Cannons, Concussion Grenades and Rubber Bullets in Standing Rock
The tear gas was so bad it caused one woman to vomit.
How Global Climate Action Can Still Succeed Despite Trump
The most promising actions require relatively small amounts of appropriate public support rather than large amounts of US finance to set up a new carbon market in agricultural offsets.