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We Need to Defend Progressive Politicians From Right-Wing Attacks
The work that starts the day after elections is key.
What Happened at the Brooklyn Jail Is Part of a Deeper Human Rights Crisis
We must demand community oversight for every federal, state and county facility in the U.S.
Is Trump’s National Emergency a Step Toward Fascism?
The tragic history of fascism teaches us that we must resist Trump's “emergency” with all our might.
This Valentine’s Day, Let’s Choose Love Over Borders
We need movements rooted in vulnerability, healing and revolutionary love.
Republicans Deny Collusion as Manafort Busted Again
Trump’s GOP allies say there is no there, there. Ignore them and wait for Mueller.
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.