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Trump Orders 1,000 More Troops to Middle East to Threaten Iran
In response to the announcement, Iran's president said his country “will not wage war against any nation.”
Wolff Says Mueller Didn’t Indict Because Trump Was Ready to “Blow Up Everything”
It's not an easy task to discern the truth when confronting an administration that has created its own reality.
Communities That Ban Pesticides Face an Uphill Battle
As places across the U.S. restrict or ban pesticides, many are realizing passing a law is just the beginning.
Time for a Raise for New York Car Wash Workers
The state legislature could end the subminimum tipped wage for carwashers.
US Sanctions Are Deadly, Illegal and Ineffective
The Trump administration is using its economic weight to try to exact regime change in Iran and across the globe.
New Federal Bill Would Make It Easier to Join a Union
The bill's protections would also extend to those not currently classified as employees, such as rideshare drivers.
Raising the Minimum Wage Must Be a Central Issue in 2020 Election
Democrats running for office in 2020 have an opportunity to do what's morally right and politically popular.
We Are Witnessing Imperial Decline in an Age of Planetary Decline
The Trump phenomenon isn’t just an American problem, it’s distinctly global.
Chicago Police Killing of Laquan McDonald Exposed a System Built on Lies
A new documentary examines the 2014 murder of Laquan McDonald and the attempted cover-up by Chicago police.
Hong Kong Protests Demand Withdrawal of Extradition Bill, Leader’s Resignation
Critics of the extradition bill say it would infringe on Hong Kong’s independence.