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Violence Against Indigenous People Is Rising Across the World
Leaders like Trump and Brazil's Bolsonaro are collaborating with perpetrators of violence against Natives.
Trump Folds on Shutdown After Yet Another Historically Bad Week
The walls aren't closing in on Donald Trump; they're sprinting at him like track stars.
Michelle Alexander Is Right About Israel-Palestine
For making legitimate criticisms of Israeli apartheid, I am often called a “self-hating Jew.”
Afghanistan Set the Stage for the US’s Implosion
The US's 10-year proxy war laid the foundation for the endless wars that have followed.
The Democratic Party Is Further to the Right Than Most Voters
On climate change, health care and free education, Party leadership lies far to the right of most voters.
Democrats Must Hold Firm Against Trump and His Wall
Should Trump succeed in this course, he will do it again and again and again.
The MAGA Boys Are Racist Brats
White innocence remains the default assumption, easily regained if lost.
It’s Time for Compassionate Release
Compassionate release for aging prisoners makes economic sense and upholds human dignity.
Forty-Six Years After “Roe” and We’re Still Fighting. We Must Do Better.
Here are seven clear steps those working in the reproductive rights movement can take to strengthen their organizing.
Health Insurers Want You to Try Cheaper Drugs First, But That Can Hurt You
All states should pass legislation to regulate step therapy.