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Jewish Activists for Justice Must Not Ignore Palestine
Ignoring Palestine while fighting for social justice in the U.S. defeats the idea of true liberation.
Shifting Blame Is a Favorite Habit of Polluters and This President
In the owl-infested forest we call the present, this is a special kind of hoot.
“Staggering” Death Toll Feared in Bahamas as Thousands Remain Missing
The post-Dorian death toll in the Bahamas has risen to 30 people, though the actual number is expected to be far higher.
Despite Tiny Carbon Footprint, Bahamas Is Ground Zero of Climate Crisis
People who live in the Bahamas have been on the front lines of the climate crisis for 40 years.
Job Growth Slows to 130,000 in August
The number of jobs added is down from an average of 173,000 over the last year, though wage growth has risen slightly.
The FBI Is Monitoring Immigration Activists as Violent “Extremists”
A memo from the FBI's Phoenix office claims immigration activists may seek “armed conflict,” citing no evidence.
Protests Erupt Outside Fundraiser for Biden Co-Hosted by Natural Gas Executives
Biden decided to attend the fundraiser, despite news of the co-host's deep ties to the fossil fuel industry.
Cherokee Nation Sends First Delegate to Congress
The Cherokee Nation is challenging the U.S. government to actually live up to its treaty obligations.
Global Renewable Energy Has Quadrupled Over the Past Decade
Despite growth in clean energy, we can't afford to be complacent: Fossil fuel emissions have also risen.
We Must Abolish Prisons to Rebuild Communities Fractured by Mass Incarceration
We can begin by transforming our relationships to one another, say abolitionist activists.