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Reparations Are One Step in a Long Fight to End Racial Capitalism
Beyond compensation, we must pursue the abolition of racial capitalism and white supremacy.
Warren Says She’d Make College Free and Eliminate Private Insurance
In Wednesday's debate, Elizabeth Warren pushed for structural changes to the government and economy.
Julián Castro Challenges Democrats to End the Criminalization of Immigration
Julián Castro, former HUD secretary, criticized the immigration policies of fellow Texan Beto O'Rourke.
Right-Wing Supreme Court Gives Green Light to Partisan Gerrymandering
The ruling was 5-4 along party lines, with conservative Chief Justice John Roberts writing the majority opinion.
The First Democratic Debate Was Speed-Dating With Some Substance
This is no way to pick a president.
Democratic Debate Spent Less Than 10 Minutes on Climate Change
Progressive critics argue that the DNC must agree to host a debate focused specifically on climate change.
As Progressives Call for Student Debt Cancellation, Loan Companies Influence DC
The student loan industry has spent over $25 million lobbying the federal government since 2014.
20 Ways You Can Help Immigrants Now
While Congress stalls, you can take other kinds of actions to help immigrants in transition, in detention and in crisis.
The Honorable Course in Iran Starts With Ending Sanctions
Economic sanctions afflict the most vulnerable Iranian people -- the sick, the poor, the elderly and the children.
Don’t Expect the Impeachment Process to Bring Real Justice
There is a bedrock conservatism at the core of the impeachment process.