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On Christmas, Let’s Reach for Hope in This Dark Winter
The deep darkness on this Christmas Day is caused by far more than an annual celestial exercise.
Trump Pardons Stone and Manafort as DOJ Proceeds With Executions
President Donald Trump late Wednesday issued another wave of pardons for his wealthy political and personal allies.
Trump Baselessly Blames Iran for Rocket Attack on US Embassy in Baghdad
Foreign policy analysts have been cautioning that the Trump administration could attack Iran on its way out the door.
Yemen’s Humanitarian Crisis Worsened Amid COVID
Yemenis have been left battling war, disease and the effects of climate change on a shrinking aid budget.
Arsenic Contamination in US Public Water Is More Likely in Latinx Communities
Tighter federal regulations helped decrease arsenic levels, but certain regions and groups remain more at risk.
When Black Movements Win, Everybody But the 1 Percent Wins
All workers should join the Black freedom struggle, not just as “allies” but as partners in rebellion.
At Its Best, Christmas Is About the Joy That Fuels the Struggle for Justice
Recognizing, honoring and making room for one’s joy is central to the work of social change even during a brutal time.
The Trump Admin Is Trying to Build the Border Wall on Land It Doesn’t Own
The government is prematurely granting contracts to build on land it doesn’t yet own, costing millions in delays.
As Georgia Senate Runoffs Near, Sen. Kelly Loeffler’s Scandals Are Piling Up
Political opponents and media have called for greater scrutiny of Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler's $800 million fortune.
Biden’s Education Secretary Pick Must Overturn DeVos’s Attack on Public Schools
President-elect Joe Biden has nominated Miguel Cardona, tapping a third Latinx person to join his cabinet.