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US House Votes to Block US Participation in Saudi War in Yemen
The House approved two amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act that would prohibit US participation in the Saudi war in Yemen.
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Dejuan Guillory, Shot and Killed by Police, Was a Father and a Human Being
The Louisiana man, a father of three, was killed July 6 by a sheriff's deputy during a traffic stop.
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Skipping Doses: Why We Need a Single-Payer Health Care System
When we deny someone a vital medication, we strip them of their right to live, says Karyn Wofford, who has Type 1 diabetes.
Preparing for Doomsday: A Shelter-in-Place Mentality Is the New American Normal
Has there ever been a nation as dedicated to preparing for doomsday as the United States?
Why We Need to Save the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Since its inception, the bureau has acted repeatedly to stop financial institutions from harming consumers.
Growing My Way Out of Dystopia: Can We Stop Feeling Quite So Helpless in a World on the Skids?
If we put our minds to it, we can still grow food, block by block, and feel a hell of a lot less dystopian in the bargain.
How Rich Would Bill Gates Be Without His Copyright on Windows?
That Bill Gates has gotten rich as a result of these protections is a result of government policy, not an inevitable outcome of technological progress.
Our Best Shot at Meeting Paris Goals? Make Energy Public
A new report finds public ownership is the best way for cities and towns to meet renewable energy and efficiency targets.
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The Insult Wars in Washington: How They Prevent Us From Seeing Our Troubles
The president and his antics are blocking our view of the world and it's the world we should be focusing on.
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As Universities Are Gutted, Grad Student Employee Unions Can Provide a Vital Defense
The exploitation of academic workers has simmered for decades.