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'Epic Failure of Humanity': Global Displaced Population Hits All-Time High
by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"The tragedy of so many children being born into exile should be reason
enough to make far greater efforts to prevent and end conflict and
violence."
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Dems Introduce Abolition Amendment to Scrap Constitution's 'Slavery Clause'
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by Julia Conley, staff writer
"The loophole in our Constitution's ban on slavery not only allowed
slavery to continue, but launched an era of discrimination and mass
incarceration that continues to this day," said Sen. Jeff Merkley.
'Surreal' and 'Distressing': Climate Experts' Predictions Come True With US Heatwave
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by Jessica Corbett, staff writer
"The current heatwave and drought leave no doubt, we are living the
dangerous effects of the climate crisis."
'Counseling Not Criminalization' Bill Unveiled to Boot Police From US Schools
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by Andrea Germanos, staff writer
"For too long our education system has been intertwined with the
criminal legal system and the results have been tragic."
After Iraq War Authorization Repealed, Calls Grow to 'Do the 2001 AUMF Next'
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by Brett Wilkins, staff writer
"We must keep up our fight to repeal the 2001 AUMF so that no future
president has the unilateral power to plunge us into endless wars," said
Rep. Barbara Lee.
'Historic': Belgium Court Says Inadequate Climate Policy a Human Rights Violation
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by Andrea Germanos, staff writer
Climate campaigners welcomed the ruling as a victory.
Critics Warn Bipartisan Infrastructure Plan 'Would Facilitate a Wall Street Takeover'
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"This deal is a disaster in the making, and it must be rejected."
GOP State Laws Attacking Trans Kids' Rights Are 'Unconstitutional': DOJ
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by Julia Conley, staff writer
"We hope that state legislatures finally get the message," said the
ACLU, which has filed lawsuits challenging anti-trans legislation.
Global Call Goes Out to End Destruction of Canada's Ancient Forests
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by Kenny Stancil, staff writer
"Some things can't be replaced."
'A Huge Victory': Biden USDA Moves to Restore Animal Welfare Protections Shredded by Trump
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by Jake Johnson, staff writer
"Finally, USDA will close the loophole allowing factory farms to produce
'organic' eggs and chicken."
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Public Schools Are Not Indoctrinating Kids About Racism. Voucher Schools Are
by Steven Singer
If we ban anything, it shouldn't be Critical Race Theory—it should be
school vouchers.
Biden in Europe: To Contain China, Restructuring the Global Disorder
by Joseph Gerson
A new and global Cold War with China is among the last things that
humanity needs.
Racial Bias Makes White Americans More Likely to Support Wars in Nonwhite Foreign Countries
by Vladimir Enrique Medenica, David Ebner
Social scientists have repeatedly demonstrated that white people who
hold such views are also likely to hold negative views of other nonwhite
U.S. populations, including Latinos, immigrants, Muslim Americans and
Asian Americans.
Politically Correct Racism
by Robert C. Koehler
A major component of the latest manifestation of racism is that white
people are its victims.
Tough Truths Are Desperately Needed About America's Lost Wars
by William Astore
America is stabbing itself in the back.
If Arch-Conservative Ebrahim Raisi Wins Iran's Presidential Election, He Has Trump to Thank
by Juan Cole
Trump's legacy will be not that he overthrew the clerical government or
made it beg him for a new treaty, but that he put the previously
unpopular hard liners in the catbird seat.
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Newswire...
Juneteenth—a Time to Reflect and Recommit
The Main Street Alliance
USDA to Reinstate Vital Organic Animal Welfare Protections Gutted by Trump Administration
Center for Food Safety
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