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Inhumane Treatment of Migrants Reflects Decades-Old Bipartisan Policy
The history of U.S. immigration policies shows how Democrats and Republicans laid the groundwork for the system today.
The US’s Deadly Stealth War on the Mexico Border Is Approaching Genocide
John Carlos Frey’s book chronicles how decades of bipartisan policy turned the U.S.-Mexico border into a war zone.
Another Billionaire Running for President?
Running as a Democrat, hedge fund billionaire Tom Steyer is throwing his hat into the 2020 presidential election.
Hundreds of Jewish Activists Surround ICE Office to Protest Detention Centers
“'Never again' means close the camps!” demonstrators chanted.
Immigrant Rights Activists Renew Push Against Palantir to Cancel ICE Contract
Palantir management lied about the company's role in Trump’s crackdown on immigrants and asylum seekers.
Amy McGrath Will Try to Unseat Mitch McConnell in 2020
Kentucky has not elected a Democrat to the Senate since 1992, but liberal groups believe McConnell is beatable.
Trump’s Human Rights Commission Could Undercut Human Rights
The State Department's new human rights commission will be led by an anti-choice activist.
We Need a Green New Deal to Defeat Fascism and Reverse Inequality
Economist Robert Pollin explains why the Green New Deal is the only viable response to global socioeconomic crises.
Current Investigation of ExxonMobil Could Spur Broader Climate Action
The Supreme Court has cleared the way for a state-led investigation into ExxonMobil’s climate change deception.
New Hampshire Gets a Taste of Elizabeth Warren’s Retail Politics
Warren's “selfie line” is retail politics for the 21st century.