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We call on Israeli and Gaza authorities to cease all violations of international law and release all civilian hostages and bodies. We call on the international community to protect the Palestinian people in Gaza from Israel’s brutal, illegal actions.

It's no surprise that Exxon opted to buy Pioneer in a $60 billion agreement. Energy analysts say fossil fuels will still account for half the world's energy mix by 2050.

Billions of dollars in public pension fund money flow to private equity–owned firms that union-bust, violate labor laws, and put workers’ safety at risk.

The country continues toward a constitutional crisis as the far-right continues its attempts to subvert the August 20 electoral result.

A three day strike preceded the settlement.

“And now we mourn the temperate days,” writes Chicago poet Donna Pucciani, as the news of weather is seldom good.

Some 600 workers from Gaza have faced threats and arrests inside Israel and were forced to go to the occupied West Bank.

"Thirty years down the line, we’re back in 1984," says civil liberties advocate Oleg Orlov, addressing a Russian court at the conclusion of his trial

Ken Burns’ latest documentary explores how a group of racists, grifters, and reformed hide hunters helped bring back the species.

Only urgent action that targets roots causes can prevent more deaths, injuries, trauma, and grief. The violence can end only with an immediate ceasefire and rapid steps toward equal rights for all.