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Climate-Change Denial Is a Hoax
Politicians who deny climate change likely champion policies that further entrench social and economic inequalities and undercut civil liberties.
Court Refuses to Reinstate Trump’s Muslim Ban, Says “No Evidence” of Attacks From Seven Listed Countries
In a major victory for civil rights advocates, the US Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has unanimously refused to reinstate Donald Trumpu2019s executive order.
Trump’s Muslim Ban Shows That Those in Power Have Failed to Learn the Lessons of History
Trump's ban is far from the first time government has used veiled semantics to discriminate against immigrant groups.
Resisting the Criminalization of Dissent: A Conversation With Iowa Activist David Goodner
Iowa activists are fighting a law that would make blockading highways a felony offense.
Are We as Innocent as We Think?
In the least, Trump's brashness should force Americans to take a harder look at who they are and what is done in their name.
“The Only Acceptable Immigrant”: Some Historical Perspective for the Fearful and Hard-Hearted
That we in the US have a limited historical memory is something that is widely and tacitly acknowledged.
DHS Secretary Defends Executive Orders Before Congress
Homeland Security Secretary John F. Kelly appeared before House to face questions about a number of Trump's executive orders.
ACLU: Government Makes Dangerous Claim That Courts Have No Role Reviewing Muslim Ban
Justice Department lawyer August Flentje questioned the court's authority to review Trump's executive order.
Water Protectors Call for Global Mass Mobilizations as Army Plans to Approve Dakota Access Pipeline
On Tuesday, the US Army Corps of Engineers said Tuesday it will greenlight the final phase of construction of the pipeline.
Two Pennsylvania University Presidents Hypocritically Endorse DACA, While Rejecting Sanctuary Campus Status
Two of Pennsylvania's biggest universities are playing both sides, endorsing DACA but rejecting the sanctuary campus designation.