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Will the Closure of an Oil Refinery Bring Justice or Gentrification to Philadelphia? Will the Closure of an Oil Refinery Bring Justice or Gentrification to Philadelphia?
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Early warnings of an American policy in thrall to the Israeli right.
2024 Election
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If LGBTQIA+ communities are not centered in the fight for justice, our communities will never be free.
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Last night’s debate will help give Democrats an edge. But strengthening the base remains crucial.
Kamala Harris Won the Debate About the Future of American Democracy Kamala Harris Won the Debate About the Future of American Democracy
Harris exposed Donald Trump as a clear and present danger, framing a stark choice and inviting voters to “turn the page.”
World
Israel’s Crackdown on the West Bank Has Already Killed an American Citizen Israel’s Crackdown on the West Bank Has Already Killed an American Citizen
Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi was shot by an IDF soldier during a protest against settlement expansion, while Israel pursues its aim of permanently annexing all Palestinian territory.
Where Is the Outrage Over Israel’s Killing of Aysenur Eygi? Where Is the Outrage Over Israel’s Killing of Aysenur Eygi?
The Biden administration made clear that the murder of an American demands a response—unless that American is killed in the West Bank by the Israel Defense Forces.
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Books & the Arts
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