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Pink Ribbon Awareness Campaigns Will Never Deliver Public Health
Many disease awareness campaigns ignore key issues like health care access and environmental health hazards.
Mitch McConnell Is Out of Excuses and the Whole World Is Watching
After Taylor’s damning testimony, the clock is running on McConnell and Senate Republicans.
Shocking Testimony From Diplomat Shows Trump Demanded Quid Pro Quo
The testimony puts Republicans, who have been defending Trump, in a bind.
Sanders Vows to End Prosecution of Whistleblowers Under Espionage Act
Edward Snowden, who was charged with Espionage Act violations, tweeted a simple response to Sanders's pledge: “Whoa.”
New Data Show Severity of Water Contamination in Poor Neighborhoods
A new report highlights the glaring injustice inherent in the U.S.'s drinking water systems.
Abusive North American Companies Pay Off Latin American Police to Harass Critics
Extractive industries contract police to suppress Indigenous protesters and detain international observers.
Despite Promises, Trump’s Asylum Ban Could Apply Retroactively
Thousands of migrants who agreed to wait in Mexico for their asylum hearings are finding out they may not qualify.
Goodbye DARE — More Schools Are Embracing Realistic Drug Education
Some educators are abandoning scare tactics and turning to harm reduction.
For Immigrants, Trump Is Making America Crueler Again
The latest Trump administration assaults on refugees and immigrants should shock the conscience.
Trump Threatens to Reveal Whistleblower’s Identity
Yesterday, Trump attacked the whistleblower whose complaint sparked the impeachment inquiry. Today, depositions resume.