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A New Book Transcends Space and Time to Illustrate Historical Struggle
Peter Linebaugh's new book is an education in 18th century interracial history, revolution and class resistance.
Trump’s Rule Attacking Disabled and Low-Income Migrants Has Violent History
The rule uses the same criteria against migrants that was used to keep Black people enslaved.
We Are Already Living on an Orwellian Planet
It’s obviously time to act on a global scale.
Puerto Rican Resistance Began Long Before Rosselló
The uprising was a culmination of decades of organizing against austerity and colonial violence.
Trump Wants to Slam the Door on All Refugees
If the administration ends the resettlement program, it effectively signs off on the deaths of tens of thousands.
Mauna Kea Protests Are Part of a Long Fight Against Colonialism
The construction of a telescope on Mauna Kea is an example of colonialism disguised as science.
Reparations to Black Americans Should Be Made Now. Here’s How to Start.
Acknowledging slavery and other atrocities is crucial, but it is only step one.
The US Gave Slavers Their Land Back. What About Black Folks’ Reparations?
H.R. 40, the bill for a commission to study reparations, can help fulfill the promise of “40 acres and a mule."
Noam Chomsky: Trump Is Trying to Exploit Tension With Iran for 2020
Trump is cynically concocting crises with Iran to strengthen his hand going into the next election, Chomsky says.
The Declaration of Independence Is Sexist, Racist, Prejudiced
How we can embrace the underlying spirit of the Declaration of Independence but also learn from its shortcomings.