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Love Your Country? Save Health Care!
Don't let senators go back to DC without hearing how important saving health care is to our country.
Beyond Celebrity Politics and Capitalism: From Justin Trudeau to Bernie Sanders, and More
“We need to question the celebrity relationship with politicians that has colonized the whole political spectrum,” says Naomi Klein.
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Lawyer Who Says Palestinians Don’t Exist Sues San Francisco University
Israel lobby group's lawsuit is another effort to censor Palestine activism.
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The Supreme Court’s “Muslim Ban” Decision Is Terrifying
If the “war on terror” has taught us one thing, it's that harsh laws targeting non-citizens will eventually be extended to citizens, too.
“I Saw Pieces of Bodies”: Afghan Civilians Describe Terrorization by US Drones
Body counts don't begin to capture the psycho-social toll of drone warfare, which leaves survivors living in perpetual fear.
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Five Ways the Denver Public Library Supports the City’s Homeless Population
It has become obvious that there is a need for the Denver Public Library to step in and help the homeless population within the city.
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Facebook’s Secret Censorship Rules Protect White Men but Not Black Children From Hate Speech
Documents shed light on the censorship policies that differentiate between hate speech and legitimate political expression.
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Putting the Spotlight on Women Migrant Workers
The hardships faced by women migrants, who disproportionately bear the brunt of discrimination at work, are often swept under the rug.
Racist US Laws Provided Inspiration to the Nazis: An Interview With James Q. Whitman
The Nazis were inspired and emboldened by the US's anti-miscegenation and second-class citizenship laws.
For Women Like Charleena Lyles, Trauma Has Trickled Down for Generations
How symptoms of mental illness manifest in Black women and the steps toward healing.