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Abortion Law in Chile: Promises of Progress
When negotiating proposed therapeutic abortion legislation, it's critical that Chile's Congress exercises pragmatism.
Activist Publishes Book of Hate Mail From Bible Believing Christians, Bible Believers Respond by – You Guessed It
When devout fundamentalist Christians find their evangelism thwarted, all hell can break loose.
“Not Counting Mexicans or Indians”: The Many Tentacles of State Violence Against Black-Brown-Indigenous Communities
Violence against Black and Brown-Indigenous peoples is intertwined and traceable to the era of colonialism.
EFF’s Game Plan for Ending Global Mass Surveillance
We have a strong legal case to challenge mass surveillance conducted domestically.
US Acknowledges Conviction of David Hicks, Guantanamo Detainee, Should Not Stand
Prosecutors acknowledge they accepted a guilty plea from an Australian man under a law that was passed after his alleged criminal conduct.
Unbought Slate Wins Against Democrats-for-Chevron
Richmond, California drew national attention this fall because one big corporation was so shameless in its open attempt to buy its municipal election.
Wildlife Conservation Efforts Are Violating Tribal Peoples’ Rights
Conservation is failing to achieve its stated objectives, partly because it routinely violates tribal peoples' rights.
What Is the Houthi Takeover in Yemen About?
Yemen has been plunged into chaos.
How Subjected Bodies Are Connecting the Struggle Against Collaborating States
Like African-Americans, Palestinians have been the targets of systematic dehumanization, which serves to justify the violence leveled against them by their respective oppressors.
Ten Tall Tales on Trade: Fact-Checking Obama’s Top Trade Official
Here's a rundown of the top 10 fibs and half-truths that US Trade Representative Michael Froman uttered before the Congressional committees.