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Striking LA Teachers’ Win Against Random Frisking Is Becoming District Policy
Random searches of students are finally coming to an end in Los Angeles schools.
When Your Doctor Is Also a Lobbyist: Inside the War Over Surprise Medical Bills
Lawmakers are grappling over several approaches to curtail surprise bills.
More Than 1,100 Former Justice Department Officials Want William Barr to Resign
Calls for Barr to step down came after he intervened in the sentencing recommendation for Trump crony Roger Stone.
Bloomberg Fought Efforts to Protect Black Homeowners From Predatory Lenders
Stop-and-Frisk wasn’t the only Bloomberg-era policy that harmed the Black community.
Fracking Has Led to a Bust for Pennsylvania School District Finances
Despite promises that fracking would bring prosperity, Pennsylvania schools are struggling financially.
Trump’s Budget Would Slash Support for Low-Income Students
Though it is unlikely to pass, the budget would put college out of reach for more low-income students.
Extradition of Assange Would Set a Dangerous Precedent
The Trump administration is using Assange as an example to warn journalists that they publish at their own peril.
Trump Wants to Inflict Severe Pain on Disabled Community Just Because He Can
Under Trump’s recent proposal, fewer people will be able to collect disability benefits.
Doulas Are Key to Curbing Maternal Mortality — But They’re Drastically Underpaid
Doulas for low-income women fight rising maternal mortality rates, but are often not compensated for their work.
Proposed Alaska Legislation Would Recognize Existence of Tribes
Alaska has 229 federally recognized tribes. A bill in the state legislature would obligate Alaska to recognize them too.