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Insurers Should Support People, Not the Fossil Fuel Industry
We paid for hundreds of thousands in coverage and are legally owed, but our insurer refuses to pay us.
The Senate Has Spoken: US Presidents Can Abuse Power Without Consequence
Trump’s acquittal has terrifying implications for U.S. democracy.
Trump Turned the SOTU Into MAGA Reality TV, With Limbaugh as a Guest Star
Trump's State of the Union speech featured reality-show stunts, racism and pompous, empty rhetoric.
280+ Protests Planned Across US as Senate GOP Prepares to Acquit Trump
Protesters are condemning Republican senators for turning what was supposed to be a trial into a cover-up.
Trump’s SOTU Speech Bristled With Fascist Politics
Authoritarian societies protect the powerful, not the poor or vulnerable, and Trump made that very clear.
Coronavirus Highlights Need for Paid Sick Leave in the US
Staying home when sick isn't possible for workers employed in a tough-it-out workplace culture without paid sick leave.
Comparing Trump to ISIS Bolsters Islamophobia and Obscures Colonial Violence
Trump's cultural chauvinism is rooted in colonial logic -- not inspired by ISIS.
Journalistic “Objectivity” Is Being Weaponized to Silence Oppressed People
Anything that encourages us to be less curious is a dangerous thing, says former “Marketplace” reporter Lewis Wallace.
Iowa Should Be a Warning — It’s Time to Switch to Paper Ballots
Countless precincts are still opting for far more expensive electronic ballot-marking devices that can be hacked.
The US Military Has a Legacy of Wars Without Victory and Weapons Without End
The only battles the Pentagon has won over the last 75 years are the ones for our taxpayer dollars.