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“A Critical Moment of History”: The Pope on Poverty, Immigration and Climate Change
Pope Francis heads to Capitol Hill today to become the first pope ever to address Congress.
Native Groups Protest Pope Francis’ Canonization of Junípero Serra Over Role in California Genocide
Junipero Serra was brutal for the California Native Americans.
Court Cites UN Torture Convention to Protect Transgender Immigrants in the US
The US Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that immigration courts must distinguish between sexual orientation and gender identity in immigrants seeking asylum or relief from deportation.
CIA Continues to Deny Use of Torture, Shrugging Off Prosecutions Outside the US
CIA officials' rebuttal to the Senate's report on torture marks the latest development in the effort to deny US accountability for crimes against humanity.
Activists Urge UN to Independently Investigate Alleged War Crimes in Sri Lanka
A new UN report on Sri Lanka's human rights record has reignited the debate over how to investigate possible war crimes.
Oklahoma Delays Richard Glossip’s Execution, Scheduled Despite Mounting Evidence of His Innocence
His new execution date is September 30.
Cooperation vs. Gentrification: Bed-Stuy Strives to Stay Local
Bed-Stuy is pushing back against gentrification with the help of co-ops.
German Lawmaker: At the Root of Refugee Crisis Are Wars Led by the US
The UN is now estimating at least 850,000 people are expected to cross the Mediterranean this year.
Did the Famous Desegregation of Yonkers Actually Work?
You can't integrate a city with just 200 units of housing.
New Report Rejects Mexican Government’s Story About the Disappearance of 43 Students From Ayotzinapa
Mexico has announced it will now seek a new investigation into whether 43 students were burned in a dump.