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Bernie Sanders Condemns Trump for Putting US on Path to “Another Disastrous War”
Numerous antiwar voices also spoke out forcefully against the U.S. escalation against Iran by Trump.
Hospitals Are Seizing Patients’ Homes and Wages for Overdue Bills
Hospitals say they see more and more patients who can’t pay, even with insurance, as medical costs rise.
Hawks Rejoice at Trump Decision to Assassinate Iranian Military Leader
Some commentators see parallels with the buildup to the Bush administration's 2003 invasion of Iraq.
Half a Billion Animals May Have Been Killed by Australia Wildfire
Ecologists say there are real concerns that entire species of plants and animals have been wiped out by the wildfires.
Julián Castro Ends 2020 Bid by Listing Names of People of Color Killed by Police
Castro invoked Michael Brown, Tamir Rice, Aiyana Jones, Eric Garner, Laquan McDonald, Sandra Bland and others.
Rojava’s Revolution Begins in the Classroom
Rojava’s education system is built around curriculum promoting gender equality, ecology and social inclusivity.
Today’s Concentration Camps Go by Many Names, But They’re Still Open
Entire ethnic groups have been rounded up and held indefinitely over the past 100 years, even here in the U.S.
All Students Should Receive Free School Meals
Recently introduced federal legislation would make free meals mandatory for all public school students.
The Town That Refuses to Drown
The small Mexican town of Temaca has become a beacon in the global movement to democratize water and energy management.
UN Expert Describes Detention of Chelsea Manning as “Amounting to Torture”
In a letter to the U.S. government, the special rapporteur on torture called for the immediate release of Manning.