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Michelle Alexander Is Right About Israel-Palestine
For making legitimate criticisms of Israeli apartheid, I am often called a “self-hating Jew.”
The Law of Unintended Consequences
Maybe border guards have a little more in common now with the refugees they're charged with turning away.
Revolving Door Brings Trump-Tied Lobbying Firm Even Closer to the White House
A top Trump fundraiser and transition team member has now become the leading lobbyist of the administration.
FBI Agents Arrest Longtime Trump Confidant Roger Stone
The charges against Stone include witness tampering and obstruction of justice.
Organization of American States Shouldn’t Be Run by Regime Change Enthusiasts
The Western Hemisphere’s chief regional organization has been hobbled by pro-Trump leadership.
Is Trump Using the Shutdown to Serve Energy and Hunting Special Interests?
Lawmakers and nonprofits are calling out the administration for using the shutdown to cater to special interests.
Don’t Build the Wall, Build Affordable Housing
Money earmarked for a wall against imaginary threats would be better spent on public and affordable housing.
Students File Lawsuit Accusing Brown University of Labor Violations
The university does not pay for the hours student-workers are required to be on call for shifts.
Venezuela’s Maduro Faces Major Test After US-Backed Coup Attempt
The latest failed coup in Venezuela is part of a series of efforts by successive US administrations.
Afghanistan Set the Stage for the US’s Implosion
The US's 10-year proxy war laid the foundation for the endless wars that have followed.