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After a Rural Hospital Closes, Delays in Emergency Care Cost Patients Dearly
The loss of the longtime hospital in Fort Scott, Kansas, has brought major disruption to services for trauma patients.
What Happens to Carbon Offsets When the Amazon Is on Fire?
The emergency threatening part of the world’s largest rainforest is proof that offsets are too risky to count on.
Oil and Gas Lobby Split by Trump Rollback of Federal Methane Rules
The Environmental Protection Agency plans to reverse standards for reducing emissions of the potent greenhouse gas.
A New Book Transcends Space and Time to Illustrate Historical Struggle
Peter Linebaugh's new book is an education in 18th century interracial history, revolution and class resistance.
Boris Johnson Takes His Brexit Demagoguery to the Social Media Sphere
The U.K. prime minister's communication style of short questions and short answers is typical of demagogic politics.
Monsanto Emails Show Employees Wanted to “Beat the Shit” Out of Concerned Moms
In response, a Monsanto consultant wrote, “You can’t beat up … dumb mothers, but you can beat up the organic industry.”
Indigenous Organizations Demand Action to Halt the Destruction of the Amazon
As fires rage on in Brazil, wildfires have also destroyed nearly 1 million hectares of forest in Bolivia.
Probe of Missing Georgia Votes Finds Extreme Irregularities in Black Districts
Last year's lieutenant governor race may have had a huge undercount in Black precincts. Sound like coincidence?
House Democrats Demand Access to Migrant Jails
The Trump administration abruptly canceled planned tours of 11 facilities.
Jazz Is a Music of Perseverance Against Racism and Capitalism
Perhaps no artistic vocation in the 20th century was more dangerous than that of a jazz musician.