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William Rivers Pitt | The Bombs of April
For the eleventy-millionth time, a US president sought to change the subject at home by firing an attack abroad.
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The Real Reason the NYPD Won’t Disclose Its Surveillance Technologies
The NYPD is fearmongering about terrorism to dissuade regulation of its invasive, costly surveillance technologies.
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The CFPB Protects Us From Bad Banks; Republicans Want to Kill It
The CFPB has been effective at reining in lawless banks — and the Republicans want to destroy it.
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All Too Visible: The New Terrorism Targeting Trans Communities
A wave of terror strikes the few places we've claimed for our own.
Freeing Up the Rich to Exploit the Poor — That’s What Trump and Brexit Are About
A bonfire of public protections is being lit in Britain and in the United States — and the beneficiaries of it will be the very rich.
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In Attacking Syria, Trump Breached the War Powers Resolution
President Trump has attacked Syria without congressional authorization, violating the US Constitution and the War Powers Resolution.
Who’s Your Mommy and Daddy? For Migrant Children, It Matters
One way to support “DACA-mented” youth is for US citizens and residents to welcome and support their parents.
The Rich Line Up at the White House ATM
The wealthiest administration in US history is primed to make even more money for its already well-to-do staff.
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In the Fight to Close Rikers, Don’t Forget Deaf and Disabled People
People with disabilities are among the hardest hit by the crushing weight of mass incarceration.
An Exorcism in Downtown Manhattan
On April 15th at 12 pm, priests, supplicants and a volunteer choir will exorcise the malevolent energy at the AT&T monolith.