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Op-Ed
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Oscar-Nominated “Hidden Figures” and the Ongoing Legacy of Overlooked Contributions in STEM
Is the box-office success of “Hidden Figures” due to the way it positions racism and sexism as things of the past?
To My Fellow Climate Scientists: Be Human, Be Brave, Speak Truth
With climate deniers sweeping into the White House, it's time for scientists on the front lines of climate change to speak from the heart.
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Going on the Offensive: A State-Based Strategy for the Democratic Party
Democratic states can collectively seize this moment to flip the states' rights strategy into a progressive one.
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Why I Got Arrested at David Friedman’s Confirmation Hearing
Trump's pick for US ambassador to Israel would seek to permanently deny Palestinians the right to self-governance.
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Standing Rock Will Be Raided Today
Erasing us has always been this country's intention, because in the eyes of the state, we have never held value here, outside of what could be taken from us.
How the GOP Can Avoid the Trap of Repealing the ACA
The Republicans' campaign promises are coming back to haunt them as they confront the reality of repealing the ACA.
More Republican Handouts to the Rich
Republicans are rigging the system to transfer tens of billions of dollars a year from ordinary workers to their rich friends.
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Authentic Hope in the Twilight of Failed Neoliberal Capitalism
Emerging collaborative civic movements in Europe and the Americas are creating inspiring new political models.
To Save Main Street, Tax Wall Street
Tax avoidance by the wealthiest Americans is drying up our heartland communities and squelching opportunities for our young people.
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Gene Drives: A Scientific Case for a Complete and Perpetual Ban
One of the central issues of our day is how to safely manage the outputs of industrial innovation.