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On 15 May, many South Africans fasted in solidarity with more than 1,300 Palestinian prisoners who have been on hunger strike in Israeli prisons to demand their basic rights.

If the Trump administration truly wants to find a way out of the wars in the Middle East, it should stop arming, aiding, and abetting the ruthless Saudi regime.

Now for some real history!

Lacking even the veneer of bipartisanship, the Kobach Commission represents an assault on basic voting rights.

Inspired by the rhythms of American folk music, this moving account of Seeger’s life teaches kids of every generation that no cause is too small and no obstacle too large if, together, you stand up and sing!

There is no evidence that automation leads to joblessness or inequality

After more than 1,500 Palestinian prisoners staged a a mass, historic hunger strike for 40 days, the Palestinian Committee of Prisoners' officials confirmed Sunday that nearly 80 percent of the prisoners’ demands were met as the strike ended Saturday.

The back and forth between Democrats and White Supremacists on one hand and Republicans and Free Blacks on the other hand had involved military and paramilitary battles, individual homicides, massive voter intimidation efforts, and so on. The Colfax Massacre was a key point in that series of events. The Battle of Liberty Place was a continuation.

Brazilian President Michel Temer is struggling to retain power after the release of a recording that captures him approving hush money for convicted former legislator Eduardo Cunha, his chief co-conspirator in the impeachment of former President Dilma Rousseff. Even before the scandal, Temer’s popularity was very low, due to massive opposition to his neoliberal economic reforms. Amidst the chaos, Brazil’s Left has a chance to topple the conspiracy of the elite.

Recipients of basic income continue to work, spend less on vice, and are able to invest in long-term plans.