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Trump Called for Incarceration of Innocent People of Color
If Trump had gotten his way, five young men could have been executed for a crime they didn't commit.
Trump and Pence Ride Tide of Anti-Abortion Lies
Abortion regret is an anti-choice myth that Republicans continue to push despite strong evidence to the contrary.
Activists Weigh Path Forward After Congress Thwarts GMO Food Labels
Although the new federal law directs food companies to disclose whether products contain genetically modified ingredients, labels are not necessary.
Journalist Amy Goodman to Turn Herself in to North Dakota Authorities
Award-winning journalist Amy Goodman is charged with criminal trespassing for filming an attack on Native American-led pipeline protesters.
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Personhood for Nature?
The current laws that are supposed to protect burial grounds and sacred sites in nature are woefully inadequate.
To African-American Artists of a Certain Status: Where Is Your Voice?
Now is the time for all artists, especially African American Artists of a Certain Status, to show up, stand up and speak up forcefully.
Shaheed: Children Prepare for Early Death in a Palestinian Refugee Camp
They await their turn to be the shaheed.
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Tilting at Women
Is Trump’s Rise a Result of the US Declaring War on Institutions That Make Democracy Possible?
Henry Giroux critiques what he believes is a slide toward authoritarianism and other failings that led to the current political climate and rise of Donald Trump.
ACLU and HRW Call to Decriminalize Drug Use and Possession After Documenting Arrests Every 25 Seconds
In 2015 police booked more people for small-time marijuana charges than for murder, non-negligent manslaughter, rape, robbery and aggravated assault combined.