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Will Obama Grant Clemency to Puerto Rican Independence Activist Oscar López Rivera?
Congressmember Luis Gutiu00e9rrez says he has lobbied for clemency on behalf of activist Oscar Lu00f3pez Rivera, but has not received a strong response.
The Obama Legacy’s Empty Spaces
Obama is not and never was in charge. No president is, in truth.
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One Last Disappointment
Will Obama’s Offshore Drilling Ban Be Trumped?
Republicans and oil industry trade groups are threatening to challenge the ban in court or through legislation.
Three Activist Victories That Flew Under the Radar Over the Holidays
Here's some recent news from the world of social justice that received little attention as the nation paused to observe the winter holidays.
New Trump Immigration Memo Revives Call for Obama to Pardon All Undocumented Immigrants, Extend DACA
A newly revealed memo from President-elect Donald Trump's transition team sheds light on his plans to reverse immigration policies.
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Don’t Stop at DACA: Obama Should Use Pardon Power to Protect All Immigrants
Activists pushing President Obama to protect undocumented immigrants with DACA should not forget the millions of immigrants ineligible for DACA.
How Trump Could Overturn Some Obama Regulations
The president and thousands of federal employees are hard at work finalizing last-minute regulations.
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Arctic Waters Have Been Rescued From Drilling, but What About the Land?
Time is running out for Obama to say no to Big Oil and permanently protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge — and the people who depend on it.
Presidential Pardons and the United States’ Unpardonable Crimes
The US has its own fair share of prisoners of conscience, as well as crimes against humanity that it needs to answer for.