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What the Movement Against Mass Incarceration Can Learn From the Struggle for Climate Justice
The movement against mass incarceration can learn much from the struggle for climate justice. Environmental justice activists' engagement with governments, global organizations and corporations holds many lessons in fighting …

Call to Close “Deplorable” Private Migrant Jail Made, as Expansion Planned
Immigrant justice groups are raising alarms about conditions in existing and planned migrant jails holding children.

On the News With Thom Hartmann: Senate GOP Blocks Legislation on Gender Pay Gap, and More
In today's On the News segment: Senate Republicans block legislation aimed at closing the gender pay gap, and more.

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At Elite Media, “Scientific” Racists Fit in Fine
Nicholas Wade's NYT science writing thrilled white supremacists.

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While We March for the Climate, Governments Meet With Polluters
As climate activists converge on New York, world leaders will meet behind closed doors with corporate honchos who bank on fossil fuels.

My Chipotle
“Borderline sweatshop conditions.” That's how a group of Chipotle Mexican Grill employees, including several managers, described their working conditions.

Historic Climate Change Protests Only Days Away
Activists Margaret Flowers and Kevin Zeese discuss the major climate change events taking place this weekend in New york City.

What Drives US Foreign Policy Towards Israel?
Andrew Levine says that Cold War strategic thinking about the Middle East is no longer relevant.

The Federal Reserve Makes “Effort” to Rein in Big Banks
Federal Reserve is proposing a new rule to rein in big banks that are too big to fail.

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Kingdom of Slaves
In the smallest Gulf kingdoms, upwards of 90 percent of residents are immigrant laborers. Many face unspeakable abuse.