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How Chicago Became the First City to Make Reparations to Victims of Police Violence
The ordinance provides a meaningful model for creating reparations at the local level.
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16-Year-Old’s Death After Coerced Meth Ingestion Underscores Violence of Immigration System
The two ICE officers who coerced Cruz Marcelino Velazquez Acevedo into killing himself remain on the force today.
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The Content of the “Vault 7” CIA Leaks Matters More Than the Source
Wikileaks published documents revealing that the CIA stockpiled, and lost control of, hacking tools it uses against targets.
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After Seven Long Years, Freedom: An Interview With Marissa Alexander
Domestic violence survivor Marissa Alexander talks about the monetary and emotional costs of home confinement.
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Beverly Bell on Berta Cáceres: “There Will Not Be Change as Long as the US Sends Military Aid to Honduras”
Janine Jackson interviews Beverly Bell about the first anniversary of Berta Caceres's murder for CounterSpin.
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Oregon Congressman Pushes Bill Exempting Ranchers From Terrorism Law’s Reach
For Oregon Congressman Walden, it's “terrorism” unless it involves armed white guys with right-wing politics.
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How Do We Honor Chance Baker’s Life?
The responses of city officials in Portland, Maine, to another case of police violence doesn't deal with the core issues.
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Cry Freedom: A Lifer’s Lament
Still, I will survive. I will endure. I will keep trying to live with hope.
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Human Slaughterhouse: Amnesty International Says Up to 13,000 Hanged at Syrian Prison
Amnesty International has released a shocking report.
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This Is Our Land: The Rebirth of Mass Resistance
Now here's the thing about domination: it is never absolute. When capitalism is most reckless, it is also most vulnerable.