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Texas Activists Thought They’d Kicked ICE Out of Their County. Then a Secret Deal Happened.
An Austin suburb has become a test of whether ICE and private prison companies can thwart the movement to close local detention centers. more
By David Dayen
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What the Yellow Vests Have in Common with Occupy
Inside the mass protests that are rocking France. more
By Cole Stangler
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Volunteers Convicted for Leaving Water Out for Migrants
“I didn’t understand that humanitarian aid was criminal,” said Zaachila Orozco. more
By Todd Miller
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The Green New Deal Must Put Utilities Under Public Control
Community ownership of power is the most promising path toward equity, democracy and renewable energy. more
By Jackson Koeppel, Johanna Bozuwa and Liz Veazey
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What a Night in Border Patrol Custody Taught Me About How We Treat Migrants
I was released from the nightmare of detention--but most are not. more
By Matthew Leber
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Millennials Are Ruining Trust Funds
Through the organization Resource Generation, wealthy young people are giving away their money to advance systemic change. more
By Andrew Schwartz
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We Won Clemency for Cyntoia Brown—Now Let’s Free all Survivors
Courts are punishing Black girls and women for surviving. These four women, and so many more, should be free. more
By Brit Schulte
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“Welcome to the Revolution”: LA Teachers Strike Pits Working-Class Power Against Privatization
Over 30,000 Los Angeles teachers are out on a historic strike to beat back austerity and pro-charter school forces. more
By David Dayen
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Here’s Why LA Teachers Are Walking Out in a Historic Strike
After nearly two years of bargaining, public-school teachers in Los Angeles have initiated a strike in protest of their district’s policies. Starting today,... more
By Julianne Tveten
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Actually, We Don’t Need To Grow the Economy
Protecting the planet requires scaling down, not up. more
By Dayton Martindale
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Jailed by an Algorithm
Algorithms that are supposed to remove sentencing bias may perpetuate racism instead, say civil rights groups. more
By Nick Muscavage
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After Youth Activists Storm Their Offices, 13 More House Members Agree To Support a Green New Deal
Thirty-five representatives now support the ambitious climate agenda, but many Democrats refuse to commit. more
By Amanda Palleschi
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JPMorgan Chase Made a Secret $159.5 Million Deal To Finance a Private Prison
Activists have been pressuring the bank and its CEO, Jamie Dimon, to stop their dealing with the private detention industry. more
By David Dayen
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Anything Cows Can Do, Elk Can Do Better
Most sustainable food models rely on domesticated animals. They don’t need to—and shouldn’t. more
By Nassim Nobari
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Climate-Friendly Beef Is a Myth. Don’t Buy It.
There’s no way around it: Take on the meat industry or face ecological disaster. more
By Jennifer Molidor
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We Can Fight Climate Change and Still Eat Beef
How grass-fed cattle can sequester carbon and rebuild soil. more
By Paige Stanley
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In the Shadow of Detroit, a Michigan City Is Taking the Solar Transition Into Its Own Hands
Amid poverty and frequent power blackouts, a cutting-edge renewable energy program is underway in Highland Park. more
By Valerie Vande Panne
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The Illegitimacy of the Ruling Class
Americans are losing faith in governance by the elite. more
By Thea N. Riofrancos
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Bernie Sanders and Kamala Harris Both Fall Short on Abolishing Money Bail
Each of their bills is weak, although Harris' is more dangerously flawed. more
By Sarah Lazare
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