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Op-Ed
Backed by Sanders and Warren, House Progressives Are Firm on Infrastructure Vote
If the moment holds, the Progressive Caucus is about to teach Speaker Pelosi a lesson on power and keeping promises.
US Media Have Distorted Narratives on Haiti Since 1804. It’s Still Happening.
The treatment of the hundreds of Haitians at the border is cruel, inhuman, undignified and racist.
We Seized 240K Properties From Corporate Landlords Through Grassroots Organizing
This stunning victory for activists in Berlin could inspire similar actions for more democratic housing globally.
After Pelosi Breaks Dual-Bill Promise, Progressives Are Now in the Driver’s Seat
Pelosi’s plan to bring infrastructure to the House floor on its own could doom the budget, unless progressives resist.
In an Era of Record Wildfires, Insurers Have Made Fire Coverage Unaffordable
The breakdown of fire insurance systems doesn't bode well for customers worldwide as global warming intensifies.
Donald Trump Is Building an Army. He Can No Longer Be Ignored.
After a nice little break, it’s time to dive back into the dumpster fire.
China’s Emissions Are Made in America
The U.S. corporations that exploited China’s weaker regulations to lower costs are to blame for many of its emissions.
Biden Admin Could Handle Legal Barriers to Transferring COVID Vaccine Technology
Biden could offer to cover the legal expenses of former pharma engineers facing lawsuits for sharing their expertise.
War in Afghanistan Isn’t Over — It’s Taking the Form of Illegal Drone Strikes
The “intelligence” used to target suspected terrorists is notoriously unreliable.
Oppression of Women Isn’t Just for the Taliban — It’s Homegrown in the US
Using Taliban imagery to decry the Texas abortion ban is an old colonial move that reeks of Islamophobia.