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Will President Obama Address Climate Refugees at the Upcoming Leaders Summit on Refugees?
President Obama will be hosting a Leaders' Summit on Refugees next week.
The Toxic Myth of US Innocence: From “The Deer Hunter” to Donald Trump
Reagan's dangerous myth of US innocence has transformed into an even more toxic form in Trump's candidacy.
“Hispanic Heritage Month” May Be Imperfect, but It’s Necessary
“Hispanic Heritage Month” is the one month out of the year where I get to remind you, boldly, that we matter and that we exist.
The Normalization of the Deplorables
The fact that the press is not reporting on the continuing violence at Donald Trump's rallies reflects an acceptance that is troubling.
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Trump’s Supreme Court Contenders Would Spell Disaster for Human Rights
Trump's courtroom contenders could seriously jeopardize women's and civil rights.
Moral Idiocy in the Halls of Power
“Moral idiocy” is a long-standing cultural flaw that often gives license to the violence that law and cultural mores are trying to control.
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Far From Over: Four Lessons Non-Natives Can Learn From #NoDAPL
Native Power, Trans Power, Queer Power, Black Power. All power to the people.
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Chelsea Manning and the Fear of Trans Bodies
Even as we celebrate the beauty of our bodies, the toll of inhabiting them in this cruel backdrop is always felt.
Republicans, Proudly Serving the 1% Since the Gilded Age
Trump has put forward a very, very barebones childcare plan that has very real holes in it and would really only help wealthier families.
Health, Safety, Toxicity and Elections
During this election cycle, few candidates seem willing to talk about the health and safety risks caused by toxic industries.