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Legal Victory Strengthens LGBT Activists as Threat From Bolsonaro Looms
The ruling offers hope amid the fear, uncertainty and violence LGBT people experience in Brazil.
With Bolton, Pompeo and Trump in the Picture, All Bets Are Off on Iran
Trump himself may seem unclear on the fundamental details, but war with Iran is a real possibility.
Julian Assange Indictment “Criminalizes the News Gathering Process”
This is the first-ever case of a journalist or publisher being indicted under the Espionage Act.
Six Years After Coup, Egypt’s First Democratically Elected President Dies
Mohamed Morsi spent the last six years of his life in jail, including extended periods in solitary confinement.
Trump Orders 1,000 More Troops to Middle East to Threaten Iran
In response to the announcement, Iran's president said his country “will not wage war against any nation.”
Wolff Says Mueller Didn’t Indict Because Trump Was Ready to “Blow Up Everything”
It's not an easy task to discern the truth when confronting an administration that has created its own reality.
Communities That Ban Pesticides Face an Uphill Battle
As places across the U.S. restrict or ban pesticides, many are realizing passing a law is just the beginning.
Time for a Raise for New York Car Wash Workers
The state legislature could end the subminimum tipped wage for carwashers.
US Sanctions Are Deadly, Illegal and Ineffective
The Trump administration is using its economic weight to try to exact regime change in Iran and across the globe.
New Federal Bill Would Make It Easier to Join a Union
The bill's protections would also extend to those not currently classified as employees, such as rideshare drivers.