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Would Trump Dismantle the Justice Department Like Bush?
“Blue Mafia: Police Brutality and Consent Decrees in Ohio” gives a vivid and disturbing portrait of what to expect in terms of police brutality under a Trump presidency.
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The Future of Civil Rights Is Up to the Supreme Court
A single court seat can change the landscape of our liberties — and this election could determine four.
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From Zuccotti to Rikers: Political Prisoner Cecily McMillan Pulls No Punches
Resisting brutal conditions at Rikers Island helped her find her voice, says Occupy activist Cecily McMillan.
What to Do When Domestic Abuse Is Financial, Too
Millions of people suffer domestic violence, which can often involve economic abuse. But there are ways to break out of those relationships.
The Standing Rock Victory You Didn’t Hear About
The day 40 to 50 Native Water Protectors kept 250 militarized police from attacking camp.
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Gay Neoliberal Candidate in San Francisco Disproves Myths About LGBT Values
Not all openly gay or pro-LGBT politicians are progressive.
The Human Right to Water at Standing Rock
Attacks on the Water Protectors at Standing Rock violate their internationally recognized right to safe water.
Obama’s Statement Is a False Victory for Pipeline Protesters
It is clear that the president did not commit to any course of action.
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“My 22-Year-Old Daughter Died Because She Told ER She Didn’t Have Health Insurance“
It can happen to anyone.
A Tale of Two Evictions: Resisting Displacement at Standing Rock and Calais
Two mass displacements have taken place on hallowed ground.