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To Reduce Prison Population, We Must Confront Violence in Radically New Ways
Author Danielle Sered argues reformers must reckon with violent crime and come up with radically new ways to address it.
Pelosi Says Impeaching Trump Is “Not Worth It,” But Progressives Push Ahead
Democrats are continuing to push for the impeachment of Trump, despite Pelosi speaking out against it earlier this week.
Senate Passes War Powers Resolution to End Complicity in Yemen War
The passage of the resolution comes as the Saudis continue to launch deadly airstrikes in Yemen with U.S. backing.
Can We Parent the Climate-Change Generation? Or Should They Parent Us?
Young people across the world are striking to draw attention to the ravages of climate change.
Beto O’Rourke Is Running for President
O’Rourke made it official with a video released on Thursday morning.
A Wall Street Mini-Tax Could Benefit the Poor and Reduce Public Debt
A mini-tax on sales of stocks, bonds and other holdings could boost revenues by scores of billions.
Pressured by Grassroots Activism, Eli Lilly Announces Half-Price Insulin
Lilly announced last week that it is rolling out a half-priced, generic version of the medicine Humalog.
Transformative Climate Action Is Possible — If Polluters Stay Away
We need strong firewalls separating Big Oil and other polluters from climate policymaking.
The FDA Should Protect Consumers, Not a Dying Dairy Industry
The dairy industry wants to restrict plant-based companies from using terms like “milk” on their labels.
After Relative’s Death in Recent Crash, Ralph Nader Is Urging Boycott of Boeing
Calls are growing to ground all Boeing 737 MAX 8 planes in the wake of Sunday's devastating plane crash in Ethiopia.