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School Closures Can Hit Rural Communities Hard
Closing schools in these communities can lead to significant job losses and a decline in students' academic performance.
18 Years After Its Opening, Justice Remains Elusive for Prisoners of Guantánamo
More prisoners have died at Guantánamo awaiting justice than have been convicted by the military commissions.
Most States Saw Prison Reforms in 2019, But Incarceration Rates Remain High
While politicians remain intransigent, grassroots movements to end mass incarceration are growing stronger.
The Corporate Assault on Cancer Alley Created an Environmental Justice Warrior
Sharon Lavigne is sick of being told by politicians that chemical plants are welcome in historically Black communities.
Mike Pompeo Contradicts Trump’s Claim That Suleimani Planned Attack on Embassies
Pompeo admitted the administration actually did not know when or where an attack would take place.
Washington Post Runs Pro-War Column Without Disclosing Author’s Raytheon Ties
Stephen Hadley is on defense contractor Raytheon's board -- and owns company shares worth more than $2.4 million.
McConnell Backs Resolution to Change Senate Rules and Dismiss Trump Impeachment
The measure would change more than two dozen Senate rules.
New Immigrant DNA Collection Program Triggers Fear of Population Surveillance
The Trump administration will collect and submit to the FBI DNA collected from people in immigration custody.
Activists Reclaimed a Water Source for Palestinians, Showing Co-Resistance Works
Co-resistance has produced the most tangible results in improving the lives of Palestinians.
Missouri Republican Bill Aims to Have Cops Stop Abortions
The bill is the latest salvo from one of the nation's most rabidly anti-choice legislators.