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Giant family trees based on ancient DNA from thousands of people are revealing prehistoric politics and social structure

The interests of people must be foregrounded in leftist peace policy. Solidarity with victims of war, violence, and those in need motivates our stance. Nonetheless, supporting imperialist violence in the name of leftist values is not a solution.

The Old Dominion’s neck-and-neck legislative elections have huge implications for abortion rights, public education, gun safety, and Glenn Youngkin’s political future.

At around 6:30 a.m., Palestinian resistance factions in Gaza launched a surprise attack on Israel from land, sea, and air, as thousands of rockets have been launched into Israel and reportedly dozens of Israelis, including soldiers, have been killed.

It’s the final day of a massive health care strike over pay and staff shortages. No deal is in sight.

They may finally be coming to the business world — starting in warehouses

"Border walls are ineffective, a poor use of taxpayer funds, and a strain on the local environment, endangering families and children who are fleeing from dangerous conditions and that seek legal asylum in the United States."

The poet Jane Hirshfield offers a grieved portrayal of contemporary impotence and apathy.

The National Labor Relations Board unrolled several new policies to safeguard the rights of undocumented workers organizing their workplaces.

But the researchers caution that their work can not shed much light on sexual orientation in humans. “We’re trying to steer way from one explanation to rule them all.”