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Leaked Draft of Executive Order to “Censor the Internet” Sets Off Alarm Bells
Civil liberties groups are warning that it poses a major threat to online freedoms and First Amendment rights.
Presidential Candidates in Guatemala’s Election Oppose LGBTIQ+ Rights
Anti-LGBTQ platforms are springing up across the region.
As Chicago Coal Plant Cleanup Proceeds, Residents Demand Air Pollution Monitors
The Crawford coal plant is a symbol of environmental injustice in a low-income residential neighborhood.
AOC After Jeffrey Epstein Found Dead: “We Need Answers. Lots of Them.”
Epstein was accused of operating a sophisticated sex trafficking ring that catered to the rich and powerful.
Farmworkers Rise Up Against Trump and Labor Exploitation Â
Trump's Department of Labor is facilitating the increased exploitation of vulnerable agricultural laborers.
Five Years After Ferguson Uprising, Still Seeking Justice and Healing
On the fifth anniversary of Michael Brown's death, his family and Ferguson look to bring about meaningful change.
Court Upholds ND Law That Threatens Voting Rights for Many Native Americans
North Dakota is one step closer to ensuring thousands of Native American residents will never be able to vote.
UN Human Rights Chief Condemns Trump Embargo Against Venezuela
U.S. sanctions against Venezuela have already killed over 40,000 people between 2017 and 2018.
Defense Contractor Builds Lobbying Team With Firms Tied to Mueller Probe
All of the firms are connected to people indicted or convicted as part of Robert Mueller’s investigation.
The Right Wing Is Trying to Make It a Crime to Oppose Fascism
Public solidarity and mutual aid provide the best antidote to this form of state repression.