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As Noam Chomsky turns 93, he urges young people to create a ‘much better...

He finds hope in the activism of young people “to create a much better world than the one we have.”

VIDEO: Facebook Accused of Censoring Hundreds of Prisoners by Purging Profile Pages Without Cause

With more prisoners using social media, Facebook has been accused of being too willing to delete profile pages of prisoners at the request of U.S. authorities—a growing debate among groups.

South Africa ends captive lion breeding industry

“It’s a real win for wildlife. I think commitment for change is the most courageous step and the most important one.”
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Ari Berman: GOP docs prove Census citizenship question is about preserving white political power

This undercount could affect everything from the redrawing of congressional maps to the allocation of federal funding.

Dinner versus the truth: The problem with Facebook’s content warnings

The decision to prioritize our own comfort and convenience by looking away might feel easier, but it comes at a terrible cost.

NYU School of Medicine announces free tuition for current and future students studying to...

"They walk out of here unencumbered, looking at a future where they can do what their passion tells them, which is to help people live better quality lives."

Myths and facts: Trump’s separation of families and detention of children at the US-Mexico...

Media Matters has gathered and debunked the most common strains of misinformation attempting to whitewash the cruel and unusual practice.

Hundreds Participate in #OccupyCNN to Protest the Media’s #BernieBlackout

According to Twitter users, the network, along with other mainstream media groups, failed to cover the sit-in.

Coronavirus outbreak leads to a rise in racism towards Asian people

Many Asians using the hashtag #JeNeSuisPasUnVirus—or “I’m not a virus”, in an order to aware people regarding this and to generate a kind of sympathy and respect in people hearts.

Give children the vote, strengthen democracy

Facilitating such participation would not only encourage broader social responsibility among young people, it would enrich and strengthen democracy itself.