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Activists Shut Down DC Streets as Climate Activism Heats Up
Friday’s climate strike was not a one-off moment.
Migrant Families Sue Over Extraordinary Harms of Family Separation
The suit seeks damages to help the families with the cost of therapy and other treatment for the trauma they endured.
The First Line of Trump’s Obituary Has Been Written
At long last, the impeachment proceedings begin.
Bans Won’t Prevent the Mysterious Illness Linked to Vaping
A Truthout reporter examines vaping through the lens of harm reduction.
Will 2020 Presidential Candidates Take On Corporate Tribunals?
An obscure system of corporate courts built into trade and investment agreements is quietly eroding public protections.
The US Border Is Much Bigger Than You Think — and Not Just Because of Trump
There is a global empire of borders meant to promote Washington’s geopolitical, economic and military interests.
Trump Can’t Decide Whether to Deny or Brag About His Impeachable Offense
Speaker Pelosi must switch gears -- impeachment is a national imperative.
“How Dare You!” Greta Thunberg Rebukes World Leaders
“We will not let you get away with this,” the 16-year-old climate strike leader tells the UN Climate Action Summit.
Sanders Proposes Wealth Tax to Slash Fortunes of Ultra-Rich
“I don't think billionaires should exist,” Sanders says.
States, 2020 Candidates Push Back Against Facial Recognition Technology
Beto O’Rourke is joining Bernie Sanders in calling for a federal ban as resistance spreads at all levels.