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Hungry for Climate Justice: Fasting at the Washington State Capitol
There is a vast gap between what science requires and what the Ecology Clean Air rule offers.
The Weak and Defeatist Democratic Platform on Health Care
The DNC committee voted down an amendment to include single-payer health care in the platform.
Ex-Seattle Police Chief Condemns Systemic Police Racism Dating Back to Slave Patrols
On Wednesday, President Obama met at the White House with law enforcement officials and civil rights leaders.
Two Years After Eric Garner’s Death, Ramsey Orta, Who Filmed Police, Is Only One Heading to Jail
Ramsey Orta says he has been repeatedly arrested and harassed by cops since he filmed the fatal police chokehold nearly two years ago.
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Terrorized by Police Raids and Mass Displacement, Rio Prepares for Olympics
The state's expressed motive is security, which has justified increased segregation of rich and poor in the city.
How Dissent Has Shaped the US: An Interview With Author Ralph Young
In his new book, Ralph Young looks at the way dissent has shaped the United States.
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US Withdraws Funding for Haiti Elections
The US State Department suspends electoral assistance to Haiti.
Sanders Cites Democratic Platform, Public Option as Basis for Endorsing Clinton
Sanders noted a “significant coming together” between the two campaigns in recent weeks.
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North Carolina Bans Public Access to Police Dash Cameras
Governor signs yet another bill that disregards civil rights and liberties.
Latest Abortion Statistics Contradict Right-Wing Myths Behind Texas Anti-Choice Law
Texas statistics confirm anti-choice laws don't make abortion safer.