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Activists Say Lori Lightfoot Is Not Meeting Their Demands to Protect Immigrants
Chicago's new mayor is refusing to shut down the city's infamous gang database, despite concerns that it makes residents more vulnerable to ICE.
Skyler Aikerson
Rural America
The GMO American Chestnut: Restoration of a Beloved Species or Biotech Trojan Horse?
Rachel Smolker and Anne Petermann
Dispatch
In 2008, Democratic Socialists Endorsed Him. Now, a DSA Member Is Primarying Him.
Backed by Brand New Congress, Anthony Clark is challenging Rep. Danny K. Davis (D-Ill.), in a sign of how far left politics have moved.
Salim Muwakkil
Labor
“Bezos, Our Backs Are Tired”: Amazon Workers Strike on Prime Day
Sarah Lahm
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Here’s Where the 2020 Candidates Stand on Labor
Democrats have a history of empty promises when it comes to bolstering unions and workers' rights. Who can be trusted in 2020?
Jeremy Gantz
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We Can’t Stop the Horrors of Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Unless We Reckon With Obama’s Role
As Trump threatens sweeping raids, it's important to remember how we got here.
Roqayah Chamseddine
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The Media Uses Coal Miners To Attack the Green New Deal—Then Ignores Their Pension Fight
In 34 stories about coal miners, the New York Times, Washington Post and Politico did not once cover miners' pension and healthcare demands.
Sarah Lazare
Labor
The Media Uses Coal Miners To Attack the Green New Deal—Then Ignores Their Pension Fight
Sarah Lazare
Viewpoint
We Have a Dental Care Crisis. Medicare for All Could Solve It.
Guaranteed dental coverage would finally put an end to the deep inequities in U.S. oral health.
Natalie Shure
Labor
Should HIV-Positive Workers Be Allowed in the Sex Industry? Some Advocates Say Yes.
Carrie Weisman
Viewpoint
Ranked Choice Voting Is On a Roll: 6 States Have Opted In for the 2020 Democratic Primary
We can get rid of the "spoiler" effect and make our elections more democratic. In fact, it's already happening in states across the country.
David Daley
Dispatch
Jewish Youth Say “Never Again” As They Protest Trump’s Concentration Camps
Activists are risking arrest during two weeks of actions in Boston, Chicago, Newark and other major cities.
Stephanie Russell-Kraft
Rural America
The Bright Side of the Current Farm Crisis: An Opportunity For Change
Jim Goodman
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Joe Biden Didn’t Just Vote for the Iraq Invasion—He Helped Lead the March to War
Biden may run from it today, but he played a critical role in ensuring America’s involvement in the most disastrous foreign policy venture of the 21st century. Here’s how.
Branko Marcetic
Rural America
Removing the Stain of Wounded Knee: Members of Congress Move to Rescind Medals of Honor
Stephanie Woodard
Viewpoint
Julián Castro’s Troubling Record in San Antonio
While Castro may now boast of his progressive bona fides, his record shows a history of embracing austerity and neoliberal reforms.
Branko Marcetic
Labor
It’s Not Just About Deportations: Trump Wants To Create a Permanent Underclass
Maximillian Alvarez and William Lopez
Viewpoint
Biden and the Obama Admin Are Finally Getting the Reckoning They Deserve
From immigration to tax deals, Thursday night’s debate saw the troubling records of both Biden and the Obama administration put on trial. It’s long overdue.
Branko Marcetic
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