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Prison Boycott in Illinois Targets Costs of Incarceration
There are signs of a rising spirit of resistance that has not been seen since the Attica rebellion in 1971.
Donald Trump and the Rise of the Far Right on Both Sides of the Atlantic
On both sides of the pond, traditional conservatism is being challenged by a new fascistic politic.
Koch Front Groups Are Defending ExxonMobil’s Anti-Science Campaigns
The Kochs have spent over $88 million in “traceable” funding to groups attacking climate change science, policy and regulation.
Trump’s Campaign Now Has Less Money Than Many Congressional Campaigns
The Trump campaign has set up a funding gap far more dramatic than we see in a typical presidential race.
Nurses Say “No” to Staffing by Robot: 5,000 Strike in Minnesota
The immediate sticking point is health insurance, but this is also a showdown over nurses' power on the job.
Don’t Be Fooled by the Kochs’ New Inequality Ad Blitz
A new ad campaign from America's most notorious billionaires is tugging at our heartstrings — and distorting the debate over inequality.
Why Are Mexican Teachers Under Fire for Protesting Education Reform?
They're peacefully resisting US-style neoliberal measures intended to crush the unions — a backbone of Mexico's social justice movements.
Climate Change Could Alter the Chemistry of Deepwater Lakes and Harm Ecosystems
Future climate change scenarios will significantly alter natural mixing processes, creating the condition termed “climatic eutrophication.”
Dominating the Skies — and Losing the Wars: Air Supremacy Isn’t What It Used to Be
By providing an illusion of results, air power has helped keep the US in unwinnable wars.
The Economic Barriers to Abortion Access That Conservatives Don’t Want to Talk About
HB 2 restrictions are based on medically inaccurate information and limit marginalized communities' access to abortion.