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When Protests Are Powerful, the Powerful Punish Protest
It's no wonder that there is a new wave of anti-protest laws being implemented across the country. When protests are powerful, the powerful punish protest.
The United States’ History of Cruelty and Contradictory Attitudes to Immigrants
In 200 years of shifting policy toward immigrants, Republicans and Democrats have contributed to the war on the undocumented.
The GOP Declares War on Sick People: The Moral Depravity of Trumpcare’s Passage
It appears the GOP House Caucus has a "pre-existing condition": It lacks a soul.
A Unified Struggle: The Need for Global Solidarity in the Fight for Freedom
The pieces for a movement are slowly coming into position. How do we capitalize on this moment?
CEOs Now Make 300 Times More Than Their Workers. This City Is Putting a Stop to That
Runaway CEO pay contributes to income inequality and harms companies. Local governments aren't waiting for a federal fix.
The Menace of Trump and the New Authoritarianism: An Interview With Henry Giroux
The US is at the tipping point of a virulent, US-style authoritarianism, says Henry Giroux.
How a Christian Movement Is Growing Rapidly in the Midst of Religious Decline
INC Christianity is significantly changing the religious landscape in America — and its politics.
Berta Is Dead, but the Movement She Started Lives
COPINH's goes far beyond environmental defense, aiming to transform Honduras' political and economic landscape.
Capitalism Produced Trump: Another Reason to Move Beyond It
To prevent the continuous ascension of politicians like Trump, we must be open to creating alternative systems.
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Arkansas Is Trying Again to Prevent Whistleblowers From Exposing Cruelty to Animals
Dangerous “ag gag” bills, aim to criminalize whistleblowers and have been controversial for years.