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We Can’t Depend on Elections and Legal Battles Alone to Defend Democracy
Karl Marx warned how easily democratic representation and rights can be lost to the forces of authoritarian reaction.
Humanitarian Aid Keeps Gazans Alive. Israel Is Blocking It All.
Israel is intentionally starving Gaza's captive population by denying entry to humanitarian groups.
Jim Jordan Seeks to Win House Speakership by Scaring Moderates Into Submission
Jordan's allies seem to believe threatening the wrath of the GOP's MAGA base will be enough to intimidate any opponents.
A Worker-Driven Model for Protecting Labor Rights Is Successful — and Expanding
Unlike corporate models, “worker-driven social responsibility” puts workers at the center of protecting their rights.
The Real US Intelligence Failure? Letting Israel Turn Gaza Into a Prison.
For years, U.S. officials have known that dire conditions in Gaza would lead to violence. They did nothing.
In His Fifth Decade of Activism, Leonard Leo’s Influence Is Too Big to Ignore
Leo’s ventures show a willingness to embrace increasingly extreme ideas that have sweeping consequences for democracy.
Corporate Media Outlets Are Obscuring Settler Colonialism in Their Gaza Coverage
It is impossible to accurately grasp the current situation without discussing the concept of settler colonialism.
Layoffs at West Virginia University Expose Right-Wing Trends Sweeping Higher Ed
Unspoken right-wing ideological motivations operate beneath the language of brute financial calculus.
Parents of Color Can’t See If Providers Have a History of Mistreatment
Consumer ratings sites rarely identify patient experiences by race, but that data could empower expectant parents.
Arizona Evicts a Saudi Alfalfa Farm, But the Thirsty Crop Isn’t Going Anywhere
Water-guzzling alfalfa farms pose a growing threat to Arizona's future as water resources dwindle.