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The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Is Not Just Public Land. It’s Sacred Land.
The refuge remains under threat as it approaches its 60th anniversary. Indigenous knowledge and stewardship can save it.
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Trump Lawyer Says Official Who Disputed Trump’s Election Claims Should Be “Shot”
The lawyer said Christopher Krebs should be “drawn and quartered” for correcting Trump’s false allegations.
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Trump’s Support for Israel’s Killing of Iranian Scientist Could Lead to War
The policy of uncritically caving to Israel’s demands imperils U.S. national security.
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Biden Adviser Says Good Riddance to Scott Atlas, as He Leaves COVID Task Force
The Biden adviser compared Atlas's appointment to the task force to someone going to “a podiatrist for a heart attack.”
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Trump Paid Millions for Wisconsin Recounts That Yielded More Net Votes for Biden
The recount in two Wisconsin counties cost Trump $3 million, and reaffirmed Biden beat him by more than 20,000 votes.
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As COVID Spikes, It’s Normal to Feel Helpless. Let’s Turn Fear to Activism.
This will be a long, hard winter. Let’s also make it a busy one.
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Trump Responds to Expert’s “60 Minutes” Interview With More False Fraud Claims
The president's complaints issued on Twitter immediately resulted in the social media site placing a disclaimer on them.
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Progressives Demand a Pentagon Chief Outside of Military-Industrial Complex
Antiwar groups describe Michèle Flournoy's record as unacceptable and disqualifying.
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Biden Wants More “Special Ops” in Afghanistan, Threatening to Prolong the War
Biden wants more Special Operations and drones, which could lead the Taliban to nullify their agreement and prolong war.
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Biden’s Pick to Lead Budget Office Has Pushed for Social Security Cuts in Past
Progressives are raising the alarm about Neera Tanden’s past support for deep cuts to Social Security.