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ICE raid protests in New York

Why Is ICE Arresting Immigrants in New York City’s Courts? Why Is ICE Arresting Immigrants in New York City’s Courts?

Despite New York’s being a sanctuary city, ICE is prowling the courtrooms.

Dec 4, 2017 / Michelle Chen

Poor People’s Campaign

10 Reasons to Revive the 1968 Poor People’s Campaign 10 Reasons to Revive the 1968 Poor People’s Campaign

Inspired by an initiative cut short by the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., moral leaders are planning a wave of civil disobedience.

Dec 4, 2017 / Sarah Anderson

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Flynn Pleads Guilty: Is He Singing on Trump-Russia? Flynn Pleads Guilty: Is He Singing on Trump-Russia?

Apart from the president’s own family, the former national-security adviser could do the most damage to the president.

Dec 1, 2017 / Bob Dreyfuss

Protesters Against Police Violence Risk the Very Thing They’re Fighting

Protesters Against Police Violence Risk the Very Thing They’re Fighting Protesters Against Police Violence Risk the Very Thing They’re Fighting

In Baton Rouge, community members protesting Alton Sterling’s death faced police brutality, unjustified arrests, and jail time—and lasting trauma.

Dec 1, 2017 / Feature / Collier Meyerson

Prosecuting Drug-Addicted Pregnant Women Helps No One

Prosecuting Drug-Addicted Pregnant Women Helps No One Prosecuting Drug-Addicted Pregnant Women Helps No One

Kasey Dischman was charged with a crime for overdosing and delivering her daughter prematurely. She’s still in jail.

Dec 1, 2017 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Our City, Our Schools Philadelphia

Activists in Philadelphia Have Reclaimed Control of the City’s Schools Activists in Philadelphia Have Reclaimed Control of the City’s Schools

Dispatches from the Urban Resistance, from Philly to Albuquerque and beyond.

Nov 30, 2017 / Jimmy Tobias

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Letters From the December 18-25, 2017, Issue Letters From the December 18-25, 2017, Issue

Can you do the con-con?… RIP, Democratic Party…

Nov 30, 2017 / Our Readers

Trump Is… Forever?

Trump Is… Forever? Trump Is… Forever?

ignore this…

Nov 30, 2017 / Jen Sorensen

Judge Abby Abinanti Is Fighting for Her Tribe—and for a Better Justice System

Judge Abby Abinanti Is Fighting for Her Tribe—and for a Better Justice System Judge Abby Abinanti Is Fighting for Her Tribe—and for a Better Justice System

Once considered illegitimate, Native American peacemaking courts offer a model for criminal-justice reform.

Nov 30, 2017 / Feature / Rebecca Clarren

Marilyn Schroeder, center, gathers with other protesters to oppose the Republican tax plan.

GOP Senators Want to Pass Their Tax Plan This Week. Take Action to Stop Them GOP Senators Want to Pass Their Tax Plan This Week. Take Action to Stop Them

You can also share the stories of immigrant youth fighting for the DREAM Act.

Nov 28, 2017 / NationAction

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