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The Worst Supreme Court for Civil Rights Since 1857: Alabama’s First Black Federal Judge Speaks Out
A dangerous trend has allowed states to enact new restrictions on the right to vote.
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After Beating FBI Entrapment, Environmental Activist Eric McDavid Looks Forward
Environmental activist Eric McDavid got out of jail years early after his loved ones obtained found proof he was entrapped.
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Netanyahu at Congress: Not the Only Israeli Imposition on US Politics
With growing boycott and divestment success, we can expect to see increased pressure from Israel on US progressive politics.
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The Supreme Court and the Democrats’ Preemptive Surrender on Obamacare
If the Democrats can't resist surrender, the dynamics should push the Republican states towards creating exchanges.
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Talking About Climate Change Banned in Florida?
The Florida agency most responsible for fighting climate change is banned from talking about it.
Will Biden’s Billion-Dollar Plan Help Central America?
Militarizing security, deregulating markets, and dismantling labor rights isn't the solution.
Massive Corruption Scandal Implicates Brazil’s Amazon Dam Builders
Testimony from jailed operators of Petrobras scandal point to similar corruption scheme involving politicians and major construction firms.
Do the Americans With Disabilities and Civil Rights Acts Apply to Police Operations?
The Supreme Court's ruling about whether the police had a right to shoot a mentally ill woman wielding a knife has broad ramifications.
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North Carolina Factory Farms Contaminating Local Waterways
“You have evidence of pig-specific bacteria in surface waters, next to industrial swine operations.”
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Refinery Strike Is Not Just About Safety – It’s About Pollution
The ongoing refinery strike is about making refineries safer for workers, but also neighbors exposed to pollution.