Medea Benjamin
Medea Benjamin is the co-founder of the peace group CODEPINK and the human rights organization Global Exchange. She is the author of eight books, including Drone Warfare: Killing by Remote Control.
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A $38.85 million contract awarded to Elon Musk’s SpaceX sparks outrage as his government office slashes funding for health care, education, and social programs.
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Better we concentrate on growing the grit and smarts to fight back from the hedgerows to the dark net.
McMahon confirmation exposes Trump’s plan to dismantle public education
Educators, unions, and civil rights advocates warn that the Trump administration’s agenda would devastate public schools, privatize education, and gut federal oversight.
NOAA imposes restrictions on scientists, raising concerns over global forecasting
Current and former high-level scientists with the federal agency said the new rules have created unease and caused alarm with partners at European agencies.
GOP’s $4.5 trillion tax giveaway: Slashing Medicaid and food stamps to fund the wealthy
House Republicans propose massive tax cuts for billionaires while gutting Medicaid, food assistance, and student loan programs, sparking outrage from lawmakers and advocacy groups.