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“Do Kids Die, Mom?” Facing the Future With Trepidation in the Age of Trump
The future will be desperate for the constant if distracted probing of inquisitive children.
The Fallout From Police Violence Is Killing Black Women Like Erica Garner
Black women are dying from the trauma of police violence.
Real Estate Greed Caused the Deadly Bronx Fire
The blame for this month's horrific fire lies with an industry that trades safety for more profits.
What Jeff Sessions’ Latest Attack Means for the Future of Legal Marijuana
Sessions preserved a “tool” for making arrests.
Can Prisons Be Flipped for Good?
Turning old jails into employment hubs is challenging, but some groups are getting creative.
How Progressive States Could Fight Back Against the Republican Tax Scam
An employer-side payroll tax is a great way for progressive states to fight back.
Trump’s Nuclear Threat Warrants Removal From Office
Impeachment is a political, not a legal, process.
Time’s Up: Activists Join Actresses on Golden Globes Red Carpet to Call for Gender and Racial Justice
We speak with Rosa Clemente and Saru Jayaraman.
Watch Oprah Winfrey’s Powerful Lifetime Achievement Award Acceptance Speech at Golden Globes
Oprah's speech fueled a wave of speculation about a possible 2020 bid by the actress.
Laughing in the Face of Patriarchy: A Conversation With Myriam Gurba
Gurba discusses humor in the age of Trump and #MeToo.