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Self-Care Among Activists Is a Public Health Issue
Self-care is a health issue as well as a social justice imperative.
PhRMA Shows Biggest Spike in Lobbying Spending in First Quarter of President Trump
Trump met with representatives from PhRMA, despite previously saying drug companies "were getting away with murder."
Republicans and Internet Service Providers Issue Hollow Privacy Promises
"Privacy promises" are in no way a replacement for robust privacy protections enforced by a federal agency.
Getting the Facts Right: A Repository of Black Women’s Activism
Black women's contributions to student protests are often erased or forgotten in the main media narratives.
A Bigger Nuclear Option: Packing the Supreme Court
Should Democrats return to power, they need to "pack" the Supreme Court with extra justices to overturn campaign finance decisions.
Far-Right German Faction Enters State Parliament After Recruiting Neo-Nazis
Actively recruiting neo-Nazis has not hampered the German far-right's chances at a federal parliamentary seat.
Resistance in the 21st Century and the Futility of Reforming Fundamentally Vicious Systems
It is important for those of us engaging ins resistance to consider what and how we resist by taking into account larger structural considerations.
The Hidden Health Gap That Crushes Communities of Color
Millions of Americans of color are secretly, and disproportionately, suffering the effects of a difficult disease.
From Scandal to Redemption: The Time Is Now for Alabama Medicaid Expansion
Alabama has one of the highest rates of poverty and also has one of the most stringent Medicaid income requirements.
Growing Nuclear Dangers: What Would Dr. King Say?
In just over a week, we've seen two US military strikes and an alarming increase in tensions on the Korean Peninsula.