Politics

Political issues and decisions that shape society.

How Domestic Terrorism Laws Suppress Activism
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How Domestic Terrorism Laws Suppress Activism

Georgia’s expanded domestic terrorism statutes are being deployed to suppress anti-racist and anti-police brutality protests.

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The Titan Submersible and the Erasure of Migrant Deaths
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The Titan Submersible and the Erasure of Migrant Deaths

Before five wealthy men perished in the Titan submersible, 500 migrants died in a shipwreck off the coast of Greece with minimal news coverage.

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Why Affirmative Action Is Still Necessary
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Why Affirmative Action Is Still Necessary

What will come of efforts to diversify college campuses with the end of affirmative action in higher education?

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Why Political Repression is Key to Cop City Project
People hold two large, cloth signs that read, "We will win," and "Cop city will never be built."

Why Political Repression is Key to Cop City Project

Stop Cop City protesters and bail fund organizers accused of “terrorism” in the latest attempt to stifle discontent for the project.

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The Problem with Equating Anti-Zionism with Antisemitism
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The Problem with Equating Anti-Zionism with Antisemitism

Silencing criticism of Israel by claiming that anti-Zionism and antisemitism are identical is unacceptable. We can fight antisemitism while also supporting Palestinian rights and free speech.

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The Ongoing Problem of Child Labor Abuse
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The Ongoing Problem of Child Labor Abuse

Major U.S. corporations, lawmakers, and the Biden administration are actively exploiting child labor to secure votes and corporate profits.

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The Growing Threat to Contraception Access
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The Growing Threat to Contraception Access

Recent attacks on contraception threaten to undo decades of progress made by the landmark Griswold v. Connecticut ruling.

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How Chinese Migrants Built the Transcontinental Railroad
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How Chinese Migrants Built the Transcontinental Railroad

The Transcontinental Railroad is hailed as one of the country’s greatest engineering feats, but the immigrants who built it have long been ignored. 

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Florida Organizers Pushback DeSantis’ Anti-Human Rights Attacks
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Florida Organizers Pushback DeSantis’ Anti-Human Rights Attacks

From reproductive health to LGBQT+ rights, Florida has been a hot spot for many of the country’s major social issues.

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How Plessy v. Ferguson Relates to Today’s Struggles
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How Plessy v. Ferguson Relates to Today’s Struggles

De facto residential segregation is increasing today, creating segregated hospitals, schools, and transportation systems—the very things permitted by Plessy v. Ferguson.

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