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The Presidential Race and Environmental Racism: Flint Water Crisis Center Stage at Democratic Debate
The race for the Democratic nomination intensified this weekend.
The MOVE Bombing – When Police Plotted to Exterminate a Family
On May 13, 1985, one of the most shameful, horrific attacks by U.S. police ever took place in West Philadelphia.
Internationally Recognized Rights Defender Berta Cáceres Murdered in Honduras
Honduras' most internationally recognized activist, Berta Caceres, was murdered in her home.
Revealed: The Fossil Fuel Tycoons Trying to Buy the US Election
An elite group of millionaires and billionaires with ties to fossil fuels have spent more than $100 million in this US election cycle.
Democrats Join Republicans to Block Consumer Protections for Payday Loans
The GOP is trying to stop the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau from taking on payday lenders, though this time they have some high profile Democrats on board.
Organizing From Below in New York City and Globally Challenging Displacement From Above
On January 31, a global gathering took place in New York City to share community struggles against displacement.
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Exclusive: Navy Secretly Conducting Electromagnetic Warfare Training on Washington Roads
Exposure to radiation like that emitted during Navy training may cause corneal damage, sterility and other health problems.
Rolling Sickouts Expose Unsafe Detroit Schools
Detroit Public School teachers organized a slew of rolling sickouts this school year.
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The Private Prison Business Is Booming Despite Reform Efforts
Private prison firms have built their business models around mass incarceration - and “predictable occupancy rates.”
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Breaking the World Open: In Praise of “Impractical” Movements
Three times when the world broke open - and two when it might again.