Truthout
Op-Ed
Will Obama Undo the Harms of the War on Drugs?
The injustice lying behind the drug-related imprisonment is staggering.
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Student Debt Movement Is Getting Democratic Candidates to Respond
Student debt is now a bona fide campaign issue.
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Eleven Things Other Countries Do Way Better Than the US
Even tiny countries like Ecuador, Nepal and Estonia are kicking our butts in certain areas.
Organized Destruction in Baghdad
Cathy Breen shares the stories of doctors, children and friends as lives continued to be broken by the organized destruction of Baghdad.
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Mental Illness and Jails: Race Is Left Out of the Equation
Efforts to address the over-incarceration of people living with mental illness often overlook the crucial component of race.
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$15 an Hour Now – Not Five to Seven Years From Now
It's long been proven that in the wake of a minimum wage increase, more money cycles throughout a local economy, creating more demand for goods and services.
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Fighting Back Through Resistance: Challenging the Defunding and Privatization of Public Education
Pennsylvania should start by fully funding public education.
The Power of Persistence in New York City’s Fight for Affordable Housing
Organizers are harnessing the energy of the Rent Guidelines Board's rent freeze vote.
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Where Does Bernie Sanders Stand on Israeli Settlements in the West Bank?
Bernie, as the main Democratic challenger to Hillary, should address Palestinian's human rights.
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Three Lessons From Last Weekend’s Confederate Flag Rallies
The South isn't rising, and the country can act on several issues in the wake of a new racist upsurge.