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In 2019, We Saw Pushback Against Face Surveillance in the Skies
Fighting back against face surveillance is working, and 2020 will likely be an even bigger battleground year.
19 Things We Learned About Money in Politics in 2019
The year in campaign finance had highs and lows (mostly lows).
When Auto Plants Close, Opioid-Related Deaths Rise
Researchers found higher rates of opioid deaths in counties that had an automotive assembly plant closure.
In Wake of Hanukkah Attack, Sanders Calls for Stand Against Anti-Semitism
“If there was ever a time in American history where we say no to religious bigotry, this is the time,” Sanders said.
Palestinians Decry ICC Prosecutor’s Delay of Israeli War Crimes Investigation
Accountability for Israeli war crimes is long overdue.
LGBTQ Activists Took on ICE, the Corporatization of Pride, and More in 2019
2019 was a year of incredible protests and radical responses from LGBTQ communities to injustices around the world.
Iraqi Prime Minister Condemns US Airstrikes and Threats to Iran
The latest U.S. bombing campaign in the Middle East prompted urgent calls for de-escalation.
This Court Case Could Be a Turning Point in Tackling Gun Violence
A lawsuit could finally put a dent in the immunity from liability currently enjoyed by gun manufacturers.
White House Lawyers Argued Trump Could Override Congress to Freeze Ukraine Aid
Critics reacted with alarm to the proposed justification for freezing the Ukraine aid, which was not disclosed publicly.
The Looming US Water Crisis
The climate is changing. Can our politics change, too?