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Listen to Children Who’ve Just Been Separated From Their Parents at the Border
An audio recording obtained by ProPublica adds real-life sounds of suffering.
Caged Children and Terrified Infants: Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Describes “Acts of Indecency” at Border
Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee of Texas discusses more.
“Trump Creates Crises and Preys on Fear”: Rep. Jayapal on Policy of Separating Kids From Parents
Rep. Pramila Jayapal discusses more.
Girding for Confrontation: The Pentagon’s Provocative Encirclement of China
The US military is already setting the stage for an eventual confrontation with China.
The War on Children Under Neoliberal Fascism
The cruel separation of children evokes memories of similar horrific practices in US history.
Conservatives’ Anti-Immigration Fervor Is Political: They Think Keeping the US White Will Save Them
For right-wing commentators like Ann Coulter and her ilk, it’s no secret: They fear more Latino voters.
Millions Lack Basic Necessities, but the Senate Just Passed a $716 Billion Bill for Endless War and Empire
Democrats and Republicans decided to join hands once more late Monday.
I Visited the Rohingya Camps in Burma and Here Is What I Saw
Cresa Pugh describes her two-month visit.
Forced Labor Remains Common in Tea and Cocoa Industries, Despite Certification Programs
This isn’t the first time certification programs have been called to task for failing to protect workers.
Believing We Have a Functional EPA Is Worse Than Having a Non-Functional EPA
EPA defenders mistakenly believe that it works on behalf of public health and safety.