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As Trump Targets Teenagers for Deportation, Immigrants Push Back With Direct Action
Catalina Adorno, who was arrested in Texas, and Alex Sanchez of Homies Unidos discuss how many immigrants are being wrongfully targeted as gang members.
Henry Giroux on a Politics of Cruelty Without Euphemisms
The concentration of power and wealth has created a culture of cruelty, corruption and violence, says Henry Giroux.
The Rolling Resistance: Meet Three Disability Rights Activists Fighting to Save Health Care
Disability activists across the nation are staging historic protests in Washington, DC.
What Role Should the Military Play in the Fight for Transgender Rights?
President Trump's ban on transgender people in the military has reignited a debate within the LGBT community.
Death of 10 Migrants in San Antonio Spotlights Humanitarian Crisis Unfolding on the Border
Survivors say as many as 200 people were sandwiched into the back of the truck.
The Rebellions That Changed US History: Looking Back at the 1967 Newark and Detroit Uprisings
The rebellions marked the beginning of an era of Black political empowerment.
Gaza on Verge of Collapse as Israel Sends 2.2 Million People “Back to Middle Ages” in Electricity Crisis
Raji Sourani and Tareq Baconi discuss the Israeli occupation and the escalation of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Outrage Mounts as Saudi Arabia Plans Imminent Executions for 14 Accused Pro-Democracy Protesters
The country is set to execute 14 men, including Mujtaba'a al-Sweikat, who was only 17 when he was sentenced to death five years ago.
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.
Disability Rights Activist Arrested for Protesting Trumpcare: We Won’t Be Silent While You Kill Us
Disability rights attorney Stephanie Woodward discusses the Republican Senate health bill and actions being taken to prevent its passage.