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Senate Appropriations Committee Votes to Prevent DEA From Undermining State Medical Marijuana Laws
After decades of inactivity on marijuana reform, the Senate has moved at lightning pace this year.
In Argentina and Mexico, “Not One Less” Means Every Woman’s Life Matters
In Argentina, they are saying, “Ni una menos,” not one less female, because every woman and girl's life matters.
Tamir Rice Killing: Activists Push for Arrests After Judge Finds Probable Cause to Charge Officers
A judge in Ohio has found probable cause to charge a police officer with murder for the fatal shooting of 12-year-old Tamir Rice.
Texas Abortion Providers Vow to Take Fight Over Access to Supreme Court
This week has seen a new round of restrictions on reproductive rights in the US.
Pulling a Gun on a Pool Party? Texas Cop Suspended After Manhandling Bikini-Clad Black Teen
A white police officer threw an African-American 14-year-old girl to the ground and pointed his pistol at other black youths at a pool party.
“Cultural Genocide”: Landmark Report Decries Canada’s Forced Schooling of Indigenous Children
More than 150,000 indigenous children were sent away to rid them of their native cultures.
Glenn Greenwald: As Bulk NSA Spying Expires, Scare Tactics Can’t Stop “Sea Change” on Surveillance
We get reaction from Glenn Greenwald, who first reported on Snowden's revelations.
“Our Futures Are Intertwined”: Organizing for Immigration Reform
Activists speak out about organizing for immigration reform in this video series.
Independent Report Finds Sri Lankan Government Systematically Violating Human Rights of Tamils, Other Minorities
Investigation exposes military occupation and colonization of Tamil land in Sri Lanka.
Julian Assange on Europe’s Secret Plan for Military Force on Refugee Boats From Libya
WikiLeaks has revealed secret details of the EU plan.