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Survivors Confront Far Right’s #HimToo Campaign in Portland
The showdown illustrates how the far right perpetuates misogynistic myths and how anti-fascists can resist.
Killing Plants Is the Fastest Way to End the World
A recent study underscores how human-caused warming could annihilate life through co-extinction of species.
White House Bans Follow-Up Questions From Reporters
If journalists refuse to comply with these rules, they may be suspended or have their press passes revoked.
Native Voters Made Decisive Impact on Elections in Battleground States
Several Democratic victories were due, in large part, to the Native vote.
HUD Inspections Pass Apartments Filled With Rats, Roaches and Toxic Mold
The system for inspecting federally subsidized properties is failing low-income communities.
Louisiana Teachers Mobilize Against ExxonMobil Tax Exemption
Educators linked corporate giveaways to the deteriorating conditions in their schools.
How Tammy Baldwin Sent the Koch Brothers and Their Minions Packing
Baldwin used ALEC to effectively frame her opponent as doing the bidding of corporate special interests.
In the Pacific Northwest, Paraeducators Lead Their First Strike in Recent Wave
Teachers have refused to cross their picket lines, shutting down the district’s schools last Thursday and Friday.
Industry Studies Show Bias and Misleading Conclusions on Widely Used Insecticide
The controversial insecticide chlorpyrifos is linked to brain impacts on children.
Historic Wave of Women Candidates Sweep to Power on Guam
For many on Guam, this year's elections have raised hopes for self-determination after a century of US occupation.