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Cherokee Nation Sends First Delegate to Congress
The Cherokee Nation is challenging the U.S. government to actually live up to its treaty obligations.
Global Renewable Energy Has Quadrupled Over the Past Decade
Despite growth in clean energy, we can't afford to be complacent: Fossil fuel emissions have also risen.
We Must Abolish Prisons to Rebuild Communities Fractured by Mass Incarceration
We can begin by transforming our relationships to one another, say abolitionist activists.
It’s Time for Migrants Facing Deportation to Have Free Legal Counsel
Some city and state governments have invested millions in pro bono “rapid response” legal aid for migrants.
Nearly 2 Million People in India Could Lose Citizenship
Millions were excluded from the National Register of Citizens, which has been denounced as an attempt to deport Muslims.
Should US Nationalize Fossil Fuel Industry? Warren Says No, Sanders Says Yes.
Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders often align on climate policy, but not on this question at the climate town hall.
As Drug War Rages, Most People Who Need Treatment Don’t Get It
A focus on drug-supply reduction and aggressive law enforcement is undermining addiction treatment.
Sanders Shines and Biden Crumbles During Epic Town Hall on Climate Crisis
Seven hours was a lot, and not nearly enough, but it's a start.
More Than 30 Groups Demand Law Enforcement Ban on Facial Recognition Technology
The coalition warns that the technology poses a threat to privacy and security, particularly in communities of color.
NRA Attacks Walmart After It Cracks Down on Ammo Sales and Open-Carry
The pro-gun lobby attacked the U.S.’s biggest retailer over new policies in the wake of recent mass shootings.