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On Voting Rights, the US Is Behind Much of the World
The United States continues to deprive many people of this basic civic tool.
It’s Past Time for the United States to Get Out of Puerto Rico’s Way
The U.S. government must take accountability for its role in molding current conditions in Puerto Rico.
Trump’s Attacks on Baltimore Are Rooted in Racism and White Supremacy
President Trump is facing widespread outrage after describing Baltimore as a “disgusting, rat and rodent infested mess.”
Mass Protests Decry Killings of 500 Activists Since Colombian Peace Accords
Solidarity marches were held in dozens of cities around the world, from Mexico City to Athens.
The Just Transition for Coal Workers Can Start Now. Colorado Is Showing How.
Colorado will use some of the millions of dollars in savings from securitization to invest back in workers.
Wealthy Candidates Pay Their Own Way, But It’s Not an Easy Path to Victory
In Senate races, 21 candidates have already spent at least $10,000 of their own money on their campaigns.
Pressure on Pelosi Grows as More Than 100 House Democrats Back Trump Impeachment
Pelosi has thus far resisted pressure from the grassroots, her caucus and her leadership team to launch an inquiry.
Presidential Debates Reflect All That Is Wrong With Dominant Media
The shallowness of the debates is designed to serve the financial interests of Big Media and its wealthy patrons.
Why Is Facebook, the World’s Largest Publisher, Immune to Publishing Laws?
Mark Zuckerberg should be called a publisher and held liable for what's published on Facebook.
US Leaders Can Now Be Prosecuted for Illegal War
The International Criminal Court recently defined and activated for prosecution the new “crime of aggression.”