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As a Rabbi Raised in South Africa, I Can’t Ignore Israel Is an Apartheid State
Palestinians are not allowed to walk on streets decreed as “sterile” by Israel. This goes beyond Apartheid South Africa.
Democrats Threw Away the Chance to Call Witnesses. I’m Still Not Over It.
The Democrats squandered a golden opportunity to rub witnesses in the face of the GOP and further weaken Trump.
Trump’s Frivolous First Amendment Defense Won’t Shield Him in a Criminal Case
Trump's incitement of the mob that stormed the Capitol would not be deemed protected free speech in a criminal trial.
Bitcoin Could Push Global Emissions Above 2 Degrees Celsius, Scientists Say
Bitcoin mining may consume more than 120 terawatt-hours of electricity globally this year -- more energy than Argentina.
The Growing Vaccine Corps of Medical Students Could Aid Underserved Areas
The model of service that students are testing opens up many possibilities, limited only by will and imagination.
This Valentine’s Day, Celebrate Love as Growth and Liberation
Love is not a random occurrence; it is a practice that doesn't have room for abuse or injustice.
Antitrust Legislation Is Essential to Racial and Economic Justice in Agriculture
As support for antitrust enforcement grows, the idea of taking on corporate concentration may not be so far-fetched.
New Legislation Would Expose the Financiers of the Capitol Siege
The Capitol breach should lead to greater accountability for political leaders -- and their wealthy financial backers.
Even If He’s Acquitted, History Isn’t on Trump’s Side
Trump’s own words were substitutes for the in-person testimony he didn’t give. They damned him in the eyes of the world.
Biden’s EPA Nominee Must Act on Forests to Be an Environmental Justice Champion
Michael Regan’s support of the wood pellet industry has devastated the health of rural low-income communities of color.