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Hope vs. horror: Realities of U.S. immigration and foreign policy

We can't even talk about immigration without first addressing why people leave their home countries and begin a dangerous journey to the U.S.

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Flint doctor awarded for exposing poisoned water; three officials get charged

Meanwhile, the lead content of Flint water remains way above safe levels, and people are forced to use bottled water for drinking.

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We need affordable housing, not condos and townhouses

As one activist said, "there is a time to write letters, a time to meet, and when all else fails, a time to take to the streets."

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Ending corporate personhood: A bipartisan unicorn?

Due to voters' wariness of Wall Street 'elites', it comes as no surprise that there exists support for the elimination of corporate personhood.

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At U.S. Capitol: 1,275 arrested fighting for democracy

Our nonviolent, civil disobedience was one action among many during a week-long mobilization aimed at starting a new, broad-based movement to restore democracy in the U.S.

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Mass movement for democracy is being born

"We're going to reach out to working people. We're going to say: 'you're right to be angry, but many of you are looking in the wrong places for solutions.'"

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Hundreds arrested at U.S. Capitol for demanding restoration of democracy

"Congress is doing nothing; we say: 'no more'! There's deep frustration with a system we no longer feel hears our voices."

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Dead miners’ families react to coal criminal Blankenship’s 12 month jail sentence

Convicted coal criminal Don Blankenship appeared in federal court for sentencing before U.S. District Judge Irene Berger last Wednesday.

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Limited ACCESS for undocumented students

Beyond the possible funds that the ACCESS bill would make available, undocumented students have few options when it comes to continuing their quest for higher education.

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Clinton, Sanders campaigns clash; commitment doesn't

Can unity be maintained while the Sanders and Hillary Clinton campaigns compete with each other for delegates in upcoming primaries and caucuses?

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