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An Off-the-Record Genocide: Global Resource Extraction Economy Provides Incentives to Destroy DR Congo Indigenous Groups
Resource extraction interests and corrupt elites are incentivizing genocide of indigenous people in the Congo.
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The Largest Fascist Rally in Recent Memory Is Expected This Week — Can the Left Unite Against It?
When far-right organizers take over our cities even a tepid response from progressives would be consent.
Trump’s Pick to Head the FBI Wouldn’t Say Whether He’d Spy on Mosques — the Senate Confirmed Him Anyway
Both the FBI and the Trump administration benefit from self-perpetuating Islamophobia.
“We Can’t Let Our Guard Down”: Republicans Could Use Budget as Cudgel Against Medicaid
The Republican effort to cut taxes for the wealthy by terminating health care for poor and middle-class families is very much alive.
Boycotts to Achieve Political Change Are Forms of Political Speech
Any attempt by Congress to legislate against a grassroots movement contradicts the values that are embodied in the First Amendment.
Formerly Jailed CIA Whistleblower John Kiriakou: Jeff Sessions Is Extending Obama’s War on Leaks
John Kiriakou discusses the FBI's newly formed team for handling leaks.
Is a Healthy Environment a Human Right? Testing the Idea in Appalachia
Do we have a fundamental right to breathe clean air, drink clean water and eat safe food?
Shedding Legal Light on the Gaza Electricity Crisis
Israeli occupation authorities bowing Palestinian Authority's request to further reduce energy supplies does not exonerate them.
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Single-Payer Would Be a Good Start, but Real Health Equity Means Tackling Economic Disparities
We need to invest in jobs, education and housing so people at all income levels can lead healthier lives.
Gaza: Ten Years of Economic Blockade
Supporting BDS will hasten an end to the siege on Gaza.