Friday, November 13, 2026
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‘The opioid crisis isn’t white:’ How the lethal epidemic affects communities of color

"Especially in the last few years, if you look at the rates of increase of opioid overdose death rates, we find that especially black Americans have had a stark increase in the death rates compared to other groups – in fact, more than white Americans."

This organization wants to create a thousand Bernie Sanders. Here’s how.

The Incorruptibles aims to mobilize people across America to choose true progressives for candidates in the primaries ahead of the 2018 midterms.

Why are we torching our best tool to end child poverty?

Ada Mae’s beautiful blonde curls are wild on this sunny, mild winter afternoon. I’ve just picked her up from...

Global executions surge to 10-year high: US, Iran, and China lead the charge

Amnesty International reports a spike in executions driven by Iran and the U.S., with China remaining the world's leading executioner under a shroud of secrecy.

‘Obscene’: Mike Pence breaks 121-year ban on driving on Michigan’s Mackinac Island

Pence landed on the island by helicopter and then took the eight-car motorcade to and from the hotel.

Former LAPD officer charged with felony theft and fraud

If convicted, Simon could face up to six years and eight months behind bars.

Anti-Assange court continues unfair extradition hearing to railroad Assange to us

“I don’t understand how this is equitable. I can’t research anything, I can’t access any of my writing. It’s very difficult where I am.”

Israel escalates conflict with massive bombing in Lebanon as US weapons fuel the war

The Israeli military launched devastating airstrikes in Lebanon, escalating tensions as U.S. military aid continues to flow. Lebanese hospitals, overwhelmed with casualties, are bracing for more attacks, while analysts warn of a growing regional crisis.

What the Republican Assault on James Comey Reveals About Today’s GOP

Republican leaders, to their disgrace, have encouraged those corrosive attitudes for many years and continue to do so.

Trump would cut TANF by $21 billion, impose harmful spending restrictions

This budget would halt states’ progress and encourage them to withdraw critical supports to families in poverty.