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Exporting Emissions is Bad Politics and Bad Climate Policy
The Harris-Walz campaign tells us we are on the way to a clean energy future—while bumping up oil and natural gas emissions. Read more
Nov 1, 2024
Yousef Dawas
Writers in Gaza Are Using Storytelling as Resistance
Nonprofit We Are Not Numbers connects Palestinian writers with Western mentors and resources. Read more
Nov 1, 2024
Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat
Skullduggery in the Congo
A new documentary sheds light on how genopolitics are performed in the modern age. Read more
Nov 1, 2024
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Despite what Trump Says, Project 2025 Will Be His Blueprint for Taking Away Our Freedoms
Project 2025 lays out a plan for a Trump Administration to censor free speech, uphold inequality, and punish dissenters. Read more
Nov 1, 2024
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NFL Falls Short in Leveling the Hiring Playing Field
The National Football League instituted an anti-discrimination policy in 2003. More than two decades later, coaches of color continue to face systemic challenges. Read more
Oct 31, 2024
Joeff Davis
What Trump’s Plan to Deport Millions of Immigrants Will Mean for Central America
Experts in Central America say mass deportations would be catastrophic for the region—and increase the number of refugees fleeing their native countries. Read more
Oct 31, 2024
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What the Armenian American Vote Means for the 2024 Election
If Harris continues to support the status quo on Armenia, Nagorno-Karabakh, and Israel, it could cost her the Armenian American vote. Read more
Oct 30, 2024
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Etsy Platforms Israeli Settlers Living Illegally on Palestinian Land
A recent report found dozens of settlers openly using the popular online marketplace, potentially violating international and local laws. Read more
Oct 30, 2024
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The U.S. Military Continues Its Quest for Nuclear Readiness
As the Nobel Committee awards a prize for nuclear peacemaking, the United States continues its moves toward nuclear war. Read more
Oct 29, 2024
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Faith Leaders Travel To the West Bank
Thirty members of the U.S. Interfaith Journey of Justice witnessed Israeli violence first hand—along with the complicity of the United States government. Read more
Oct 29, 2024
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Pride, Prejudice, and the Politics of Being Poor
Two new books explore the untapped political power of impoverished white people in America. Read more
Oct 28, 2024
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‘The Deciders’ and the Challenges of Class Consciousness
A new film follows an ambitious political organizing effort as residents of Whiteville, North Carolina fight for economic justice. Read more
Oct 25, 2024
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Weapons of Mass Distraction
The GOP exploits Black Republicans to cover for its own racism. Read more
Oct 25, 2024
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Support Is Rising for Puerto Rican Independence
Statehood and sovereignty are now tied in surveys of public opinion. Read more
Oct 24, 2024
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The Voting Bloc Candidates Overlook
Why aren’t the presidential contenders courting people with disabilities? Read more
Oct 23, 2024
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Israel’s War on the World
The United States must stop supplying weapons and obstructing international efforts to save lives and resolve the crisis. Read more
Oct 22, 2024
Mykhailo Polenok
Midwest Dispatch: Popular Sovereignty Won’t Save Us
From the Civil War to this year’s election, popular sovereignty has been used to suppress the will of the people. Read more
Oct 22, 2024
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Inside the Evangelical Voter’s Mind: Understanding Trump’s Enduring Appeal
Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans’ worldview aligns with the evangelical mindset. Read more
Oct 21, 2024
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Why Do So Many Immigrants Come From Mexico?
Behind the disinformation around the border, there’s a reason so many immigrants come to the United States from Mexico. Read more
Oct 21, 2024
