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Southern States Take Up Fight for Bold Democracy Reforms
Voting rights advocates are proposing far-reaching, pro-democracy agendas in Southern states.
Trump Has Built a Bureaucratic Wall to Keep Out Immigrants He Says He Wants
The Trump administration's sweeping changes to the H-1B program has denied visas to many who have worked here for years.
Appalachia Has a Rich History of Women-Led Social Movements
Historian Jessie Wilkerson is changing perceptions of Appalachia with stories of its women-led movements.
Police-Perpetrated Torture and Abuse Are Reopening Old Wounds in Chile
The fear and anger widely experienced during the Pinochet dictatorship have returned to Chile.
Fastest-Growing Washington Lobbying Firms Benefit From Trump Ties
At least 22 lobbying firms have seen their revenue double since Trump took office.
Federally Funded Health Researchers Report Millions in Conflicts of Interest
A National Institutes of Health database shows that researchers have reported more than 8,000 “significant” conflicts.
House Passes “Historic” Bill to Restore and Expand Voting Rights
Advocates argue that the bill includes important protections against racist voter suppression.
The Climate Emergency Has Already Begun as Earth Systems Collapse
Reducing or ceasing emissions is no longer enough; we must remove the greenhouse gases already in the atmosphere.
New Orleans Activists Clash With Sheriff Over Jail Expansion
New Orleans will jail people living with mental illness in post-Katrina structures that were slated to close years ago.
Harvard Grad Workers Are Striking Over Medical Debt and Sexual Harassment
Harvard is the world’s wealthiest university, but grad student workers are struggling.