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Biden’s Unconstitutional “Bankruptcy Abuse” Act Makes Peons of Student Debtors
The law prohibits education loans from being discharged through bankruptcy. It should be repealed to provide relief.
How Do We Prevent Gun Violence Without Police? Look to Abolitionists.
Building authentic relationships is key to creating lasting safety beyond the reach of institutions of carceral control.
Israel Killed Civilians, Targeted Hospitals in Jenin With US Weapons and Support
Israel could not mount its military operations against Palestinians without $3.8 billion in annual U.S. military aid.
Dutch King’s “Apology” for Colonial Slavery Is an Erasure of History
The king’s ancestors did more than “not take action” against slavery. They laid the foundation of slavery in the U.S.
Military Invasion Signals Israel May Be Trying to Turn Jenin Into a New Gaza
Israel's massive operation in the West Bank refugee camp resembles its strategy of “mowing the lawn” with Gaza bombings.
US Treasury Secretary Visits China Amid Rising Economic Tensions
The visit has highlighted the potential for collaboration if the U.S. stops its aggressive anti-China economic measures.
The Federalist Society Just Won Its 40-Year War on Affirmative Action
The opinions that killed affirmative action were written by six justices who all have ties to the Federalist Society.
Unhoused People Still Vulnerable to Air Pollution, and Not Just During Wildfires
As the climate crisis intensifies, unhoused people will be exposed to more dangerous conditions with long-term effects.
Anger Over Anti-Immigrant Prejudice Fuels French Uprising After Police Killing
In a telling public statement, French police unions have characterized the protesters as “vermin” and “savage hordes.”
Ketanji Brown Jackson Spent Her First Year on SCOTUS as an Undaunted Dissenter
Jackson has been a powerful opposing voice as the right-wing court stripped rights from marginalized groups.