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July 4 Glorifies the US Military — a Force With White Supremacy at Its Core
According to a Military Times poll, 57 percent of troops of color report experiencing white supremacist behavior.
Seasonal Allergies Are Getting Worse Due to the Climate Crisis
“We are living and breathing the effects of climate change now,” said Kari Nadeau, author of a recent study on pollen.
Oil and Gas Companies Depend on Tax Subsidies and Job Creation Myths to Survive
The downfall of a perverse subsidy program in Texas has shined a light on the “tax break industrial complex.”
Drug War Critics Slam Olympics for Suspending US Track Star Over Marijuana Use
Sha'Carri Richardson's suspension over a positive marijuana test result has sparked calls to reform the Olympics' rules.
Manchin Has Made Millions From Coal Sales Since Joining the Senate
A recent financial disclosure shows that the Virginia senator owns shares worth up to $5 million in a coal brokerage.
Most Student Debtors Can’t Make Their Payments. It’s Time for Debt Cancelation.
A new study shows that contrary to myth, the greatest benefit of debt cancelation goes to those with the least wealth.
Degrowth Policies Cannot Avert Climate Crisis. We Need a Green New Deal.
A Green New Deal is the only way climate stabilization can become fully consistent with raising global living standards.
Poll Finds Majority of Americans Worry More About Access to Voting Than Fraud
Two-thirds of Americans, according to the poll, also worry that democracy in America is under threat.
Supreme Court Drives a Stake Through the Heart of the Voting Rights Act
The Supreme Court's decision to uphold two Arizona voter suppression laws sends a dangerous signal to other states.
Job Gains Driven by Growth in Sectors Hit Hard by Pandemic
Education, restaurants and hotels helped drive another solid jobs report, despite a small rise in unemployment.