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500-Year-Old Slave Revolt of 1526 Redefines Freedom as US Turns 250
Before 1776 or 1619, enslaved Africans seized freedom in 1526 on land that would become the United States.
I’m a Survivor Imprisoned in Texas. I’m Only Allowed to Watch Fox News.
We are force-fed “news” made by a network that uplifts white Christian nationalism and shields the predator-in-chief.
For Decades, Trans People Have Helped Lead the Fight Against Sexual Violence
Today, trans and gender-nonconforming survivors continue a legacy of resistance that goes back longer than we may know.
I Will Choose Death Over Treatment Unless NY Changes Its Parole Laws
The disease that now threatens my existence may be the only thing that can set me free.
Despite Ongoing Attacks, Here Are Some Key Wins for the Abortion Rights Movement
The wins show that it’s possible to take back the narrative and ensure access to those who’ve been denied for too long.
The First-Ever Conference to End Fossil Fuels Has to Address Militarism, Too
The Pentagon is the world’s largest fossil fuels consumer, with a larger carbon footprint than most countries.
Trump’s War on Immigrants Has Shifted From Spectacle to Bureaucratic Blitz
In recent months, Stephen Miller has been deploying bureaucratic weapons to make life more difficult for immigrants.
New Flotilla Shows Palestinians in Gaza That the World Has Not Abandoned Us
The persistence of the flotillas offers us hope -- that there are still those trying to reach us despite all obstacles.
Trump Administration Is Using Christianity to Justify Murder and Empire
There is no love of the stranger in Trump, Vance, and Hegseth's embrace of imperial Christianity.
This Isn’t Just Trump’s War on Iran. Both Parties Paved the Way for Disaster.
We must recognize Democrats share responsibility with the GOP for creating the climate that made such a war possible.