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Ex-Harvey Weinstein Employee Breaks Silence on Memo That Helped Take Him Down
Lauren O’Connor, a former literary scout who worked closely with Weinstein, discusses more.
Violence Against Indigenous People Is Rising Across the World
Leaders like Trump and Brazil's Bolsonaro are collaborating with perpetrators of violence against Natives.
Don’t Build the Wall, Build Affordable Housing
Money earmarked for a wall against imaginary threats would be better spent on public and affordable housing.
Twitter Threats, Abuse, Murder: What Women Face Defending the Environment
The threats that environmental defenders in Latin America face are systemic.
No End in Sight: The Perils of Trump’s Guantánamo
Guantánamo may very well remain open indefinitely no matter how many legal challenges are brought against it.
Native Communities Face Food and Medicine Shortages Amid Shutdown
Indian Health Services is understaffed and a federal food delivery program to reservations has come to a halt.
Marching Towards a Fighting Women’s Movement
What struggles lie ahead in the lead-up to this year’s Women’s Marches?
Angela Davis Speaks Out on BDS and Palestine After Civil Rights Award Is Revoked
The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute revoked the award from Davis and canceled this year’s gala event.
ICE Raids Make Families Afraid to Leave Their Homes
Raids destabilize families and communities and make people feel unsafe even in their own homes.
Protecting Undocumented Victims of Abuse: Does Hope Lie in Legislative History?
In the shutdown, protected rights of victims have been turned into legislative statues rather than live bodies of law.