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Silenced by the Immigration Police: Rapes Go Unreported Under Trump
Publishing the names of undocumented survivors of violence shows a criminal disregard for their lives.
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Police Brutality Is Not “Repairing the World”: Why Jewish Institutions Must Divest From State Violence
The Seattle Jewish Federation outraged progressive Jews by giving a social justice award to the police.
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Does the Militarization of Police Lead to More People Killed? Research Says Yes
A new study indicates that militarized police forces are more likely to deploy violent tactics against people and even pets.
The Struggle Isn’t Over: Lessons From South Africa’s Student Movement
The struggle is not yet over.
Court Rejects Florida’s Updated “Stand Your Ground” Law
Despite the negative press surrounding the law, Florida has retained Stand Your Ground and also recently expanded it.
The Saudi-American-Iranian-Russian-Qatari-Syrian Conundrum
Trump's foreign policy agenda is a package of contradictions threatening to reach a boiling point in the Middle East.
Tens of Thousands Plan to Protest Trump at G20 Summit in Hamburg, Germany
The summit is viewed by demonstrators as centered around exploitation of people and global resources.
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How Freedom Cities Can Make All People of Color Safer
While many city officials proclaim more police officers mean safer neighborhoods, these activists disagree.
Why Market Competition Has Not Brought Down Health Care Costs
We won't be able to control health costs until we revamp the system with something like single-payer.
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The Future of US Education Is Standing Rock
The “Defenders of the Water School” at Standing Rock created a new model of education for liberation.