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The Suffering of the Iranian People Has “Made in USA” Stamped on It
All the oil money in the world cannot outrun consequences.
Ralph Northam’s Yearbook Photo Is a Symptom of Racism in Medicine
The racist photo is proof -- even those sworn to “do no harm” routinely betray that trust.
Criminal Legal System Silences Sexual Assault Survivors
How do we create a system that's more attentive and responsive to the dynamics of sexual assault?
Shutdown Deal Corners Trump — But He Could Still Wreak Havoc
Trump may still declare a national emergency — or plunder disaster funds to get his wall.
Presidential Primaries Are Racist. Period.
Who gets on the presidential ballot is decided by states that are overwhelmingly white and rural.
National Guard Recruits Sign On for “Once a Month” — Then Sent to War
National Guard members are now deployed in at least 56 countries around the world.
US Military Fuel Tanks Threaten Aquifer in Hawaii
Concerned citizens on the island of Oahu have for decades been trying to get the US Navy to remove the tanks.
When Politicians Say “Free Trade,” They Mean Upward Redistribution
It's a make-it-up-as-you-go ideology.
Trump’s Pledge to Defeat AIDS Is Belied by His Policies
Everything my community and I have worked so hard to build, Trump has worked systematically to destroy.
Imagine Being Homeless During the Polar Vortex
While the president chased after his wall, the real national emergency was people dying in extreme weather.