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Death by Charity: the Dark Side of Decluttering
Capitalism kills — and charity is one of its tools.
Congressional Field Hearings Gather Stories of Voter Suppression
Participants detailed the long lines, defective voting machines, and voter purges that Georgia voters faced in 2018.
Insecticide Linked to Increased Breast Cancer Risk — 40 Years After Exposure
Researchers found DDT exposure before puberty may have increased the breast cancer risk for women in their 50's.
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.