Happy 54th birthday, Medicare and Medicaid. What has happened to you since President Lyndon Johnson signed both into law on July 30, 1965? You’ve grown! … Happy Birthday to Medicare and Medicaid l OpinionRead more
Not far from a detention center in McAllen, Texas, Indigenous people gathered on Saturday for a demonstration, joining their voices to the ongoing chorus of … Indigenous People Demand an End to Detention on Stolen LandsRead more
Since U.S. Africa Command began operations in 2008, the number of U.S. military personnel on the African continent has jumped 170 percent, from 2,600 to … Violence Has Spiked in Africa Since the Military Founded AFRICOMRead more
David Swanson World Beyond War Anybody who wants more money in the military is going to give you more wars whether they want them or … Senate Refuses to Stop Endless WarRead more
A 2-year-old boy locked in detention wants to be held all the time. A few girls, ages 10 to 15, say they’ve been doing their … Texas border facility is neglecting migrant kidsRead more
How many times will we rebuild Florida’s cities, Houston, coastal New Jersey, New Orleans and other population centers ravaged by storms lethally intensified by global … The Great FloodRead more
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In Chicago, anti-violence activists from the group Mothers Against Senseless Killings are searching for answers after two mothers, both members of their group, were killed … 2 Chicago Mothers Who Fought Against Gun Violence Shot DeadRead more
In June 2018, Kelly Leibold was among the many residents of Pine Island, Minnesota, caught by surprise when its city council passed a resolution supporting … American GulagsRead more