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Human Rights
We Saw Puerto Rico’s Struggle to Survive
Major institutions have failed it, but Puerto Ricans are reuniting the social fabric.
An Obscure Rule Change Could Legalize Housing Discrimination Again
Trump's administration is trying to roll back decades of progress in enforcing civil rights.
The Moore-Holy-Than-Thou Hypocrites
The allegations against Alabama reactionary Roy Moore put a spotlight on the hypocrisy of the religious right.
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Trump Fails to Rebuke Duterte for Human Rights Abuses in the Philippines
What happens when one infamously colorful foreign leader meets another?
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Anti-Defamation League: Stop Pretending to Be a Civil Rights Organization
End the militarized police training exchanges with Israel.
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Wisconsin Police Gun Down Young Teen on Reservation
Another young teen of color is dead at the hands of police officers.
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How We Moved Congress to Action on Abuse of Palestinian Children in Military Detention
Grassroots pressure led to a landmark bill.
Title IX Requires Schools to Handle All Sexual Assault Allegations Promptly and Equitably
CounterSpin interview with Alyssa Peterson on campus sexual assault.
Why We Keep Talking About Racism
Talking about race is not easy.
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For Women Restaurant Workers, Sexual Harassment Starts With the Day You’re Hired
Sexually inappropriate behavior is rampant in the restaurant industry.