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The Big Wall Street Giveaway the 115th Congress Hopes the 116th Won’t Notice
Despite shifting political tides in the house, Wall Street has plenty to celebrate.
The Role of Media in Democracy: An Interview With Gary Younge
You cannot talk about media being the backbone of democracy without talking about media ownership.
Decriminalizing Sex Work Is a Matter of Survival
Sex worker rights are tied to racial and gender justice, which is why D.C.’s decriminalization bill is crucial.
Petrochemical Giants Are Slowly Killing Black Louisiana Communities
A massive plastics plant threatens a Black community that has lived since Reconstruction in Louisiana's “Cancer Alley.”
Meet the Kids Who Confronted Senator Feinstein
We speak with two of the children who demanded Sen. Dianne Feinstein sign onto the Green New Deal.
Activist Faces Prison for Climbing Monuments to Protest Family Separation
Patricia Okoumou climbed the Southwest Key building in Austin, Texas, to protest the company jailing immigrant children.
Lies About Wealth Could Mean Big Trouble for Trump
Cohen testified that Trump has lied repeatedly about his wealth, which could mean real trouble for the president.
Will the Youth-led Climate Movement Use Labor’s Playbook?
Feinstein’s attempts to silence and shame young activists was disgusting, but their responses are what is so important.
Eighteen Years of US Occupation Has Not Improved Life for Afghan Women
Phyllis Bennis says the issue is not just who isn't at the table for Afghanistan peace talks, but also who is.
When We See the Sacred in Each Other, Social Movements Flourish
We must reclaim our impulse for an authentic collective sensibility that's been co-opted by the market system.