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It is a story that began three decades ago, with a little-known scientist who refused to quit.

In an election which saw historic turnout, people of color — and especially Latinos — had an unprecedented increase in voting

Technology exists for members of Congress to securely vote remotely during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

There was significant progress, but not across the board.

The economy remains in a deep hole, with unemployment and underemployment far above pre-pandemic levels.

Despite voter suppression and a devastating pandemic, Native American voters made the difference in Biden’s winning margin in Arizona and Wisconsin. While Indigenous voters are not monolithic, clear voting patterns can be seen across Indian Country.

Amidst violence and COVID-19 restrictions, Black women in Brazil are mobilizing to win seats in the November 15th municipal elections and open the gateway to electoral power. Brazil ranks 132nd out of 192 countries in women’s representation.

John Reed was confronted with the choice between popular and profitable hypocrisy in the capitalist journals, and disreputable truth in the revolutionary press. He chose the truth.

Decades-long funding cuts for pandemic preparedness hamper coordinated distribution and equitable access. We must reimagine how to make life-saving vaccines available to everyone.

The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) issued the following statement on November 7, following the election of Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Kamala Harris to the offices of president and vice president of the United States.