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July 28, 2023

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Mastercard Move at Cannabis Shops Intensifies Call for US Decriminalization

"An industry that employs hundreds of thousands of people, provides billions in economic benefits, and promotes safer alternatives to pharmaceuticals and commonplace vices continues to be treated like a pariah," said one cannabis entrepreneur.

Julia Conley

House Progressives Introduce Bill to End 'Moral Catastrophe' of Solitary Confinement

"Experts have condemned solitary as psychological torture—and that's exactly what it is," said Rep. Cori Bush.

Brett Wilkins

'Rigged' US Tax Code Blamed as Wealthy See Major Retirement Account Gains

"It is unacceptable that taxpayers are forced to spend billions of dollars subsidizing the retirement accounts of the wealthiest people in America," said Sen. Bernie Sanders.

Jake Johnson

Google-Owned YouTube Makes Millions From Channels Pushing Climate Disinformation: Analysis

"It's time for YouTube to step up, detox its platform, and protect the integrity of the fight against the climate crisis," said Ekō's campaign director.

Jessica Corbett

Advocates Applaud House Push to Restore Voting Rights to Formerly Incarcerated People

"After 50 years of mass incarceration in America—and 50 years of stripping voting rights from justice-impacted individuals—it's time for a better path forward," said one advocate.

Julia Conley

Plastic Overshoot Day Spotlights Growing 'Climate Nightmare' of Global Waste

"Simply praying that we can recycle our way out of this problem will not cut it," said former Unilever CEO Paul Polman, an outspoken critic of plastic waste.

Jake Johnson

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Sanders 'Disappointed, But Not Surprised,' as Senate Rejects 10% Military Spending Cut

New Federal Charges Allege Trump, Aide Tried to Delete Mar-a-Lago Security Video

14-Year-Old Boy Killed by Israeli Occupation Forces During West Bank Raid

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Opinion

Sinead O’Connor’s Life and Legacy of Protest

Once an abused child, she stood up against the oppression of others, from children abused by Catholic priests to Palestinians living under Israeli occupation.

Juan Cole

What Florida Students Could Learn From PragerU Kids

The state has just approved children’s content from an offshoot of right-wing propaganda organization PragerU, reflecting and potentially accelerating the state’s hard conservative turn.

John Knefel

What Would Statehood Mean for Puerto Rico’s Criminal Justice Reforms?

If Puerto Rico is being boxed into statehood, will Congress commit in writing not to infringe on the progressive values and practices long established in Puerto Rico’s constitution and laws?

Juan Cartagena

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