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Pakistan Mourns After Bombing at Hospital Kills at Least 74, Including Dozens of Lawyers
Lawyers in Pakistan have begun a nationwide strike after dozens of attorneys were slain in a suicide bombing.

Handcuffed While Dying: Police Killing of Black Teenager Paul O’Neal Sparks Protests in Chicago
Chicago is once again rocked by protests over police brutality.

Green Party Nominee Jill Stein: “We Are Saying No to the ‘Lesser Evil’ and Yes to the Greater Good”
In Houston, Texas, Dr. Jill Stein formally accepted the Green Party's nomination for president.

Dave Zirin: Protests by Athletes and Displaced Rio Residents Accompany Opening of 2016 Olympic Games
Dave Zirin, sports editor for The Nation magazine, says protests from athletes attending the 2016 Olympics.

Messages for the Future From the Margins of the DNC
Laura Flanders shares perspectives on the DNC from people who are building revolutionary movements beyond the election.

First Evidence Surfaces of Foreign Money Pouring Into US Elections After “Citizens United”
Direct evidence has emerged for the first time showing a foreign company has donated money to a federal campaign.

“When You Dial 911 and Wall Street Answers”: How Private Equity Profits Off Our Daily Lives
Wall Street firms are playing an increasingly influential role in daily life.

Chelsea Manning Faces Indefinite Solitary Confinement and Extra Prison Time After Suicide Attempt
Imprisoned Army whistleblower Chelsea Manning faces new charges after she tried to commit suicide last month.

Movement for Black Lives Calls for Reparations and “End to War Against Black People”
A broad coalition associated with the Black Lives Matter movement has released a platform of its own.

“Stop the Cops and Fund Black Futures”: Voices From the First Day of New York City Hall Park Occupation
On Monday, hundreds of activists gathered at New York City Hall.