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Barack Obama
On Final Day of Obama Presidency, a Look at His Mixed Legacy and the Rise of Neo-Fascism in Washington
Today marks President Obama's last full day in office.
Obama Picks Up the Pace on Commutations, but Pardon Changes Still in Limbo
Obama has accelerated clemency to low-level drug offenders, but a study on pardons due in 2015 won't be released until the fall of 2017.
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.