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Trump Renews Push for Citizenship Question, Despite Supreme Court Ruling
Trump is expected to issue an executive order calling for the controversial question to be added to the census.
Lessons From the Natural World on Washington’s Unnatural Wars
Americans have to recognize the parasitic nature of the national security state.
Immigration Officials Use Secretive Gang Databases to Deny Migrant Asylum Claims
The information in the databases comes from foreign police and militaries, and it is being used to detain migrants.
American Chemistry Council Airs Ads to Boost Senators Facing Re-election
The trade group represents nearly 200 companies, including DuPont, Chevron Phillips and ExxonMobil.
It’s Time for the Democratic Candidates to Confront Islamophobia
The Democratic candidates' silence on Islamophobia is a tacit nod to mainstream prejudices against Muslims.
Important Medicaid Initiatives Would End If Decision Overturning ACA Stands
The harm to tens of millions of Medicaid enrollees, not just those enrolled through the ACA expansion, would be severe.
Lies About Iran Killing US Troops in Iraq Are a Ploy to Justify War
This bit of propaganda was floated by Vice President Cheney over a decade ago to justify his push for war against Iran.
Brilliant Defiance: Megan Rapinoe and AOC Are the Future
Rapinoe and AOC are already living in a future where the tantrums of rich white men don't matter. And it's beautiful.
Charges Dropped Against Pregnant Shooting Victim
The case drew national outcry from advocates concerned about the criminalization of pregnant people.
Climate Crisis Disasters Now Occur Weekly, UN Warns
The Sunrise Movement declared: “This is an emergency. We need political leadership that acts like it.”