The way the urban commons create a space to solve material problems and enable social movements to forge city-wide networks are antidotes to people being attracted towards the far-right.
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Thoughts and Prayers and NRA Funding
Most Americans support stronger gun laws—laws that would reduce deaths. But Republicans in Congress stand in the way.
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Opioid Makers Paid Millions to Advocacy Groups that Promoted their Painkillers Amid Addiction Epidemic
Companies selling some of the most lucrative prescription painkillers funneled millions of dollars to advocacy groups that in turn promoted the medications’ use, according to a report released this week by a U.S. senator.
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Florida Republicans’ Offers Of Prayers Invite Accusations Of Hypocrisy
Marco Rubio and Gov. Rick Scott have long fought against gun control legislation.
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To Defend the Referendum, Catalans are Building a Republic From Street Assemblies Up
“Everyone has a reason that moves us to fight for democracy, independence and freedom," says Elisenda, a mother in Barcelona who joined one of her local Committees to Defend the Referendum (CDR) as Catalonia presses for independence.
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Trump Wants to Replace Food Stamps with Food Boxes, for Some Reason
It’s like Blue Apron, but terrible.
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Sen. Gillibrand Responds to Trump's "Due Process" Request — and Offers Congressional Hearings for His 19 Accusers
"If he wants due process for the over dozen sexual assault allegations against him, let’s have Congressional hearings tomorrow. I would support that and my colleagues should too."
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The Deadly Rule of the Oligarchs
Oligarchs, though they speak of deconstructing the administrative state, actually increase deficits and the size and power of law enforcement and the military to protect their global business interests and ensure domestic social control.
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How May I Screw You? Under Trump, the Payday-Loan Racket Is Resurgent
No one should need confirmation at this point that the Trump-Goldman junta is anything but a giant fuck-you to consumers and a big pink valentine for Wall Street. But if you’re still in doubt, just look at the CFPB's coddling of payday lenders.
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In 1968, Memphis Sanitation Workers Went on Strike. In 2018, Their Fight Continues
On the strike’s 50th anniversary, workers and advocacy groups are pushing for better wages and union rights for the working poor.
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Want to Grow the U.S. Economy? Cancel Student Debt, New Report Shows
Cancelling all student debt could boost U.S. GDP by more than $1 trillion over 10 years and lead to an increase of up to 1.5 million new jobs, according to a new report by the Levy Economics Institute.
