U.S.
Abner Mikva and the end of an era
July 7, 2016The judge and lawmaker passed away July 4 at the age of 90. He embodied a civility in politics that is sorely lacking today.
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Beyond Hollywood: The real life horrors of solitary confinement
July 6, 2016"We've got to liberate these people!" said one activist who spoke of his experiences in solitary confinement.
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“No touching” through the border’s iron bars
July 5, 2016Sunday is the day for families to meet through the border wall. The couple had come to see their daughter, Florita Galvez.
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The Minnesota problem: Why we need single payer health care now
July 5, 2016Blue Cross/Blue Shield has ditched Minnesota's health exchanges, leaving over 100,000 uninsured. Single payer would leave no one behind.
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Racist murders continue in Mississippi
June 30, 2016Although the State of Mississippi now officially honors Civil Rights leaders killed in the state, the killings continue.
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