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The Other Americans: Mexican President Visits Central America to Talk Migration
Andrés Manuel López Obrador is working with leaders in Guatemala, Cuba, and elsewhere to attempt to resolve the migration crisis. Read more
May 16, 2022
Alito’s DIY Precedent Kit
This is only the beginning of the rise of a Trump-branded Supreme Court. Read more
May 13, 2022
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When Baseball Gets Radical
Two new books look at the left side of baseball history. Read more
May 12, 2022
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Don’t Let the Republicans Hijack the Border
The public needs to look at the real root causes of migration. Read more
May 12, 2022
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I Want to Try Non-Hormonal Birth Control, But I’m Moving to Texas
After seven years of taking the pill, I want to give my body a break. But with the end of Roe v. Wade looming, I’m scared of what this might mean for my future. Read more
May 11, 2022
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The Other Americans: Central America has Suffered from Anti-Abortion Laws for Decades
While several Latin American countries are advancing reproductive rights, others have enacted hyper-conservative laws. Read more
May 11, 2022
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Smart Ass Cripple: Voting While Disabled
Attacks on absentee voting are hurting people with disabilities the most. Read more
May 10, 2022
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Unequal Justice: Samuel Alito and the Criminalization of Abortion
If the draft decision stands, terminating a pregnancy will become illegal in twenty-six states and perhaps the nation as a whole. Read more
May 10, 2022
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One of the Country’s Largest Charities Is Supporting Hate Groups
Fidelity Charitable is under fire after a report uncovered its donations to anti-LGBTQ+, anti-Muslim, and anti-immigrant organizations. Read more
May 9, 2022
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Why You Shouldn’t Care About Gas Prices
Obsessing over gas prices distracts us from the larger costs that strain families. Read more
May 7, 2022
Right-Wing Rattie
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is waging a campaign against the Walt Disney Company because he didn’t like the fact that Florida’s largest private-sector employer opposed his “Don’t Say Gay” bill. Read more
May 6, 2022
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The Other Americans: Central America Commemorates International Workers Day Amid Attacks
Despite attacks and threats against unions, labor activists are demanding better wages and working conditions. Read more
May 6, 2022
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Neal Adams and the Fight to Unionize Comics
The late artist dedicated his life to defending others in the comic book industry. Read more
May 5, 2022
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Midwest Dispatch: The End to Safe Abortions in South Dakota
The state has just one physician providing abortions: a doctor who travels from Minnesota every month. If Roe v. Wade is overturned, there will be none. Read more
May 5, 2022
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How the U.S. Rental Market Is Failing People of Color
Housing in the United States is more competitive than ever, and Black and Latinx renters are dealing with the consequences. Read more
May 4, 2022
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Ukrainian Peace Builder Olena Zinenko Puts Her Trust in People
After fleeing her home and finding refuge in Poland and Germany, the longtime journalist and activist is hopeful to someday return to Ukraine. Read more
May 4, 2022
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Half Price Books Workers United Seize this ‘Historic Period of the Labor Movement’
The Minnesota union is inspiring booksellers across the Midwest. Read more
May 3, 2022
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I Am an Advocate for Abortion Rights. Here’s How You Can Join Me in the Fight
With the leaked U.S. Supreme Court opinion to overturn Roe v. Wade, the future of reproductive freedom is looking bleak. But here are some actions you can take. Read more
May 3, 2022
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We Might All Be Eating Genetically Engineered Salmon Soon
Native tribes react warily as these “Frankenfish” come to the Pacific Northwest. Read more
May 3, 2022
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