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In the Face of Climate Collapse, We Need the Wisdom of Elders
Western industrial culture abandons elders. Now more than ever, we must instead recognize their wisdom.
Iran Had the Legal Right to Shoot Down US Spy Drone
The United States has no lawful claim of self-defense to justify a military attack on Iran.
Trump Pulls Back From Iran Attack as Bolton and Pompeo Continue to Push for War
Bolton and Pompeo want the destruction of the Islamic Republic -- and maybe even Iran itself.
How the Media Misrepresents the Debate Over the Green New Deal
There’s more to the story than “environmentalists versus blue-collar workers.”
“No Evidence” That Fracking Can Be Done Without Threatening Human Health
A review of more than 1,700 studies concludes that the industry poses a threat to air, water, climate and human health.
Biden Lobbyist Is Fighting Measures to Crack Down on Foreign Election Influence
Biden is not shying away from associations that may aid foreign interests.
War Survivor Ilhan Omar Makes Impassioned Case Against Iran Attack
Omar, the first Somali refugee elected to Congress, wrote, “War is hell.”
My Grandmother’s 20-Year Fight for Prison Phone Justice
During my incarceration, my grandmother began advocating for fairer phone rates. New legislation continues her fight.
America Was Never Great. Behind the Flag Is a Harrowing History.
Arguing that “America was never great” is more than controversial today: It is dangerous for those who say it.
They Are Concentration Camps — and They Are Also Prisons
Asylum seekers have been ensnared by the prison-industrial complex, a system of death and destruction.