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Silenced by the Immigration Police: Rapes Go Unreported Under Trump
Publishing the names of undocumented survivors of violence shows a criminal disregard for their lives.
When Republicans “Win,” the Rest of Us Lose
It's hard to see how anything the president would call a “win” would be good for his voters, or for any of us.
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Police Brutality Is Not “Repairing the World”: Why Jewish Institutions Must Divest From State Violence
The Seattle Jewish Federation outraged progressive Jews by giving a social justice award to the police.
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To Fix the ACA, We Do Not Need a Public Option, We Need a Private Extraction
Removing private interests could be the simple solution to fixing the Affordable Care Act.
Stamped From the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in the US
Racist thought is alive and well in the US.
Economic Update: Addiction, Capitalism and 12-Step Programs
This week's episode discusses car loans, sales showing falsity of economic “recovery” claims, the G-20 meetings coordinating global austerity and more.
Dystopian Nightmare: Eyewitness Decries Police Repression at G20 Summit as 100,000 Take to Streets
Srecko Horvat, who is taking part in the G20 alternative summit, discusses the violence demonstrators have faced in Hamburg, Germany.
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The Real Threat
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Does the Militarization of Police Lead to More People Killed? Research Says Yes
A new study indicates that militarized police forces are more likely to deploy violent tactics against people and even pets.
Banks Have Cut Funding for Fossil Fuels Projects 22 Percent
Activist groups say that's not enough: There's no resting, even after divestment victories.