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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.
ICE Arrests 680 in Mississippi, Leaving Children Without Their Parents
The ICE raids were described as “the largest single-state workplace enforcement action in U.S. history.”
Judge Won’t Reconsider $1,000-Per-Day Fines for Chelsea Manning
Manning has been in jail for 147 days and already owes $38,000 in fines.
Explosions in Three States Highlight Dangers of Aging Fossil Fuel Infrastructure
Environmental groups have pointed to the industry’s safety record as another reason to transition towards renewables.
Facial Recognition Technology Is Aiding ICE in Sanctuary Cities
Unregulated data gathering and sharing is helping ICE monitor undocumented people in violation of sanctuary policies.
Angela Davis, Nikki Giovanni and Sonia Sanchez Pay Tribute to Toni Morrison
“Toni Morrison will always be with us,” says poet Nikki Giovanni.
Trump’s Housing Department Is Making It Harder to Fight Discrimination
Trump's new housing policies echo his days as a racist landlord.
In the Face of McConnell’s Inaction, Progressives Call for Gun Reform
Sen. Mitch McConnell has refused to move forward on a number of gun control bills that currently sit on his desk.