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Making Our Movements Work for Kids and Families
Let's work to make our movements accessible for kids and families.
How Do We Get to a Conversation in This Country About Climate?
CounterSpin interview with Mark Trahant on Dakota Access.
Water Protectors Erect New Front Line Camp Directly in Path of Dakota Access Pipeline
The group cited an 1851 treaty, which they say makes the entire area unceded sovereign land under the control of the Sioux.
The Trump of the Iceberg of Sexual Harassment
Donald Trump's shocking abuse of women is at the center of the election campaign, but it is symptomatic of the sexism that millions of women face.
The Youthful Carnage of US Gun Culture
Every day, on average, seven kids and teens are shot dead in the US.
Police Arrest 120+ Water Protectors as Dakota Access Speeds Up Pipeline Construction
Over 100 people were arrested at a peaceful march after they were confronted by police in riot gear, carrying assault rifles.
This Is Bigger Than Freedom of the Press
As a person of faith, I believe the faith community has a responsibility to our Native American brothers and sisters.
Why Are Police the Priority in Rahm Emanuel’s Chicago?
The mayor's plan to add 1,000 more cops to Chicago's notoriously brutal police force won't address the real causes of violence.
Regulation of Prison Phone Calls Sweeps the Nation
Legislative actions to reduce exorbitant costs for phone calls from prison signal a small shift toward reform.
Polling Places in Police Stations? Why Civil Rights Groups Are Still Fighting for Voting Rights
Like too much of this campaign season, the debate over voting rights is steeped in partisan politics and racism.