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It’s About Racism, Not the Flag: Jackie Robinson Didn’t Stand for the Anthem
Trump's cynical distortion of the anthem protests to feed his racist base gets us back to the real subject.
Puerto Ricans Plead for Aid Amid Catastrophe
Millions of US citizens in the territory remain without adequate food, water and fuel.
To Heal Traumatized Communities, Fight Oppression
In this political climate marginalized people are exposed to even more traumatic events.
Fixing Facebook and Defending Democracy
Facebook took money from Russian sources to help Donald Trump defeat Hillary Clinton.
Understanding Russia’s “Zapad” Military Exercises
Recent Russian war games in have raised fears of a military incursion into Poland or the Baltic States.
Documents Show First Government Payments to Trump’s Business
Trump's businesses are making money off the government.
Graham-Cassidy: A Moral Outrage That Could End Coverage for 32 Million
The Senate is moving quickly to pass the Graham-Cassidy bill.
Paul Manafort May Hold the Key: Who Was He Really Working for?
Trump's former campaign chair is central to Russia probe.
Should Aung San Suu Kyi’s Peace Prize Be Revoked Over the Rohingya Genocide?
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein has urged Myanmar to end the cruelty.
Meet Trump’s Controversial Federal Election Commission Pick
Trump nominated an extremist Republican attorney from Texas to serve on the Federal Election Commission.