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Trump-Appointed Judges Are Already Limiting Abortion and Birth Control
Kavanaugh, like all of Trump's judicial nominees, will go after abortion and birth control access.
Why Unarmed Civilian Protection Is the Best Path to Sustainable Peace
Unarmed civilian protection has been proven to save lives, empower communities and secure lasting peace.
Attacking Income Inequality by Limiting Wealth
Redistribution is not enough; we need an economy that generates less inequality in the first place.
Chicago Judge’s Bond Decision Is Model for a More Just Pretrial System
The constitutionally protected right to a presumption of pretrial release is frequently ignored by judges.
Assassinations of Indigenous Leaders in Guatemala Trigger Fear
Campesino organizations demanding their rights to the land are criminalized and terrorized by political elites.
DC Council Should Listen to Voters Who Want to Raise Wages for Tipped Workers
Even with tips, a minimum wage of $3.89 isn’t enough to live on.
Using Dogs as a Tool of Racist Repression
Along with training K9s to horrifically maul people, cops have frequently been caught committing animal abuse.
Health Insurers Are Collecting Your Data — And Could Raise Your Rates
Without any public scrutiny, insurers and data brokers are predicting your health costs based on personal data.
States Attacking ACA Would Suffer Most if Preexisting Conditions Shield Gets Axe
Residents of the Republican-led states that are challenging the law have the most to lose.
ICE Was Designed to Terrorize Immigrant Communities
Abolishing ICE is a realistic goal, despite the claims of mainstream Democrats and corporate media.