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Jazz Is a Music of Perseverance Against Racism and Capitalism
Perhaps no artistic vocation in the 20th century was more dangerous than that of a jazz musician.
Public Charge Rule Is an Attempt to Impose a White Nationalist Vision of America
Many people who are legally entitled to food, housing and health benefits will lose access to them.
Indicted GOP Congressman Challenged by Former GOP Congressman Charged With Theft
Former Rep. Darrell Issa is considering challenging Rep. Duncan Hunter in California.
I Didn’t Kill Anyone, But I’m Sentenced to Die in Prison
Under “accountability laws,” people are convicted of murder just because they were present during the crime.
Over 1,100 Congregations Have Agreed to Provide Sanctuary to Migrants
Places of worship are harboring families facing deportation, defying the law but fulfilling a moral imperative.
“Pan-African Social Ecology” Illustrates Liberation in Direct Democracy
In his new book, Modibo Kadalie offers key insights on direct democratic organizing and transnational solidarity.
Amazon Fires Will Have Global Consequences. The UN Must Act.
The fires in the Amazon pose a threat to international peace and security.
Boris Johnson Suspends Parliament Ahead of Brexit in Attack on UK Democracy
The prime minister broke an unspoken rule of the British constitution: Don't involve the queen in politics.
Greta Thunberg Arrives in NYC to Fight “Biggest Crisis Humanity Has Ever Faced”
The Swedish climate justice activist arrived after a 15-day voyage across the Atlantic Ocean in an emissions-free yacht.
These Companies Promised to Be Socially Responsible While Pushing ALEC’s Agenda
Anthem, Chevron, FedEx, Pfizer and others attended an ALEC meeting shortly after signing a much-lauded ethics statement.