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We’re Winning the Fight Against Gerrymandering

Zachary Roth Brennan Center for Justice
No thanks to the Supreme Court — but grassroots reform efforts, pro-voter court rulings, and new political dynamics in key states mean the next round of redistricting is shaping up to be a lot fairer than the last one.

Why Israel is Struggling to Find a Way Out of Its Political Deadlock

Jonathan Cook The Nation
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The sad reality is there is strong unity in Israel – over shared, deeply ugly attitudes towards Palestinians, whether citizens or under occupation. Paradoxically, the only obstacle to realizing that unity is Mr. Netanyahu’s efforts to cling to power.

Building a Solidarity Economy in Jackson, Mississippi

Cheree Franco The Indypendent
Cooperation Jackson is a long term vision. “We’re going to ultimately have to create our own network of supply and value chain. If we exist in a bubble, we won’t survive. It’s a big experiment in democracy."

Do We Deserve to Heal?

Max Page Boston Society of Architects
In this era of memorial building, how do we acknowledge history and spur justice?

Sanders' and Warren's Small $$ Is Beating Big $$

Thomas Kaplan New York Times
Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders have each raised over $24 million over the past three months. They’ve both shunned wealthy donors, yet they’re way ahead of everyone else.

Impeachment Features Trump vs CIA Whistleblower

Jefferson Morley Independent Media Institute
A president who is out of control confronts an agency that wants to show Congress and the public that it is under control. All of which underscores the new reality of Washington’s impeachment season: nobody’s in control.