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Yemen Crisis Linked to Weapons Maker Raytheon’s Influence on US Foreign Policy
Weapons makers like Raytheon don’t just follow U.S. foreign policy; they make it through allies embedded in government.
Biden’s First Day Was a Good Sign — Let’s Keep Up the Pressure
Let's not assume our problems are all solved now that Biden's president. We must urge fast, bold action.
American Muslims Demand More of Biden Than Simply Not Being Trump
As a Muslim, I am relieved that Trump is out. Now let’s demand more from Biden than a return to “business as usual.”
US Contributes to Violent Attacks on Yemen While Cutting Back Relief Efforts
Yemeni children are being starved by warring parties whose blockades and bomb attacks have decimated the country.
Facing Unprecedented Challenges, Joe Biden Becomes 46th US President
A bent and battered sort of democracy stands today.
After Capitol Breach, More Domestic Terrorism Laws Aren’t the Answer
More terrorism laws would only help to perpetuate the harm to democracy that the Capitol mob tried to inflict.
Trump Is Walking Out of the White House Into a Minefield of Legal Perils
Trump will likely face a barrage of criminal indictments and high-profile civil lawsuits in multiple states.
A Nation Wracked With Illness and Strife Says Good Riddance to Trump Presidency
Trump is not an accident of history, but the predictable result of a nation born in plunder and slaughter.
Restoring Our Water Systems Should Be Top Priority for Biden Administration
Rivers are the cornerstones of healthy, strong communities.
Fixating on Pandemic “Learning Loss” Undermines the Need to Transform Education
Systemic change requires that students, families and teachers collectively serve as designers of education.