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President Obama Belatedly Says No to Israel
For the first time in his eight-year presidency, Barack Obama said no to Israel.
Elizabeth Warren Promotes Banking Rights for Marijuana Industry
Warren is pushing to create a framework that would allow marijuana-based businesses to access the banking system.
Thirteen Democrats Join GOP to Kill Sanders Resolution on Canadian Drug Imports
The move was a blow for those seeking to ensure access to health care.
Capitalism Rations What We Most Need — Let’s Demand Medicare for All: A Conversation With Mariame Kaba
It's time to move beyond pontificating about the election and dive into local organizing for things like Medicare For All.
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Why the Senate’s Attack on Backpage Will Backfire
Shutting down Backpage deprives adult sex workers of a low-cost, safe and private way of advertising their services.
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Chelsea Manning Should Not Die in Prison
I pray that President Obama uses his pardon power to save Chelsea's life. He is likely the only one who can.
A Weird American in Trump’s Post-Truth United States
Trump's America is wrong, and we need to set it right.
Economic Update: The Economic and Social Costs of Prisons
This episode discusses people forming co-ops in Detroit and Fridley, Minnesota.
James Mattis Calls for US Military to Be More Lethal at Defense Secretary Confirmation Hearing
President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, retired General James “Mad Dog” Mattis, testified Thursday at his confirmation hearing.
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