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New York Activists Are Leading the Charge on Sex Work Decriminalization
As the fight for sex work decriminalization gains momentum, even presidential candidates are weighing in.
Trump Administration Plans to Detain Children at Former Japanese Internment Camp
The administration's decision to send over a thousand migrant children to the base was met with horror.
McConnell Blocks Election Security, Takes Checks From Voting Machine Lobbyists
The bills Mitch McConnell blocked would subject voting machine vendors to new regulations.
Body Cameras and Tasers Make Billions for Axon, But Don’t Solve Police Violence
Axon tech soared in popularity after the killing of Michael Brown in 2014, but it may be doing more harm than good.
Facial Recognition Data Collected by US Customs Agency Hacked
A “malicious cyber attack” has resulted in photos of airport passengers and other personal data being stolen.
Solitary Confinement Can Lead to a Life Sentence in Prison
When people placed in solitary confinement respond with psychological distress, they often face extended punishment.
Koch Brothers Float Possibility of Backing Congressional Democrats in 2020
The Koch brothers have come into conflict with President Donald Trump.
As New Pipeline Battle Looms, Texas Moves Toward Criminalizing Pipeline Protest
Kinder Morgan’s Permian Highway Pipeline is a highway to the next extinction event literally fueled by the last one.
There Is Bipartisan Support to Stop Trump From Selling Arms to Saudi Arabia
A Republican and a Democratic senator join forces to introduce a bill they hope will check Trump's power.
DNC Chair Says Hosting 2020 Debate on Climate Crisis “Not Practical”
Chairman Tom Perez's remarks provoked further outrage from grassroots groups demanding a climate-specific debate.