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US Maternal Mortality Rate Is Increasing — and the Data Still Miss Many Deaths
The rate is missing a huge chunk of relevant deaths, including suicides and drug overdoses.
Six Key Questions We Should Be Asking About the US’s Never-Ending Wars
For almost two decades, we have been engaged in the longest U.S. war in history.
Biden Has Raised the Most From Nevada Donors, But Sanders Leads in the Polls
Biden has raised almost $842,000 from Nevada donors.
Devin Nunes Is Leading Republicans in a Post-Impeachment “Strike”
Former Intelligence Committee Chair Nunes won't show up for work unless Rep. Adam Schiff investigates “Spygate.”
Trump Says His Budget Doesn’t Cut Social Security — But Mnuchin Admits It Does
The treasury secretary's comments came days after Trump said that he is “not touching” the program.
Ohio Anti-Protest Bill Could Criminalize Support for Pipeline Demonstrations
A federal judge ruled against similar language in a South Dakota law last year that was deemed impermissibly vague.
Trump’s “Health Reform Vision” Includes $1 Trillion in Cuts to Medicaid and ACA
His proposal includes no protections for people with preexisting conditions and the threat of millions losing coverage.
Sanders and AOC’s Fracking Ban Angers Centrists and Their Fossil Fuel Backers
Democrats unveiled their own climate bills this week, but only the fracking ban would stop the fossil fuel boom.
Company Behind Iowa Caucus App Has a Deeply Troubling Plan to Manipulate Voters
The company plans to feed voters strategic “local” news based on their online activity.
Will Climate Change Provoke a Widespread Revival of Socialism?
The fate of our species and the planet demands no less.