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LAPD Attacks “No Kings” Protesters in Los Angeles
Police used batons, tear gas, and “non lethal” projectiles to disperse “No Kings” protesters on Saturday.
Prison Is Designed to Make Fatherhood Impossible
Connections with caregivers are key for children’s wellbeing, but the prison system is designed to tear families apart.
Years of LAPD Impunity Paved Way for Trump’s Repression of Protests Today
Just five years ago, it was Gavin Newsom who unleashed the National Guard on protesters. Now Trump has followed suit.
After Massive Cuts to Forest Service, US Enters Fire Season Woefully Unprepared
The results could be catastrophic, especially in states that have experienced unprecedented fires in recent years.
Military Crackdown on LA Protests Portends Further Erosion of Everyone’s Rights
Governments at all levels from both parties have paved the way to an authoritarian response to dissent.
As Trump Sets Military Against Civilians, Service Members Have Duty to Disobey
The Marines are trained in combat, not crowd control. People are likely to get hurt.
Enraged at Judicial Setbacks From His Own Nominees, Trump Is Pushing Extremists
Trump is trying to pack the courts with inexperienced MAGA loyalists to facilitate his authoritarian agenda.
LA Protests Signal Public’s Readiness to Rebel Against Anti-Immigrant Fascism
Trump’s deployment of the National Guard to crush protests against ICE’s deportation raids has only fueled the uprising.
Trump’s New “Muslim Ban” Wipes Out Hope for 250,000 Afghans Seeking Refuge in US
The US owes Afghans a huge debt, but instead of starting to repair decades of harm, Trump is banning them from the US.
Nuclear Winter and Climate Breakdown Are Not Separate Issues
With common adversaries, the climate and nuclear disarmament movements have an unexplored potential to work together.