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Fight for Racial Justice Fuels Little Rock Educator Strike Preparations
Communities are fighting for local control to stop charters and reverse the re-segregation of Little Rock schools.
In Detroit, A New Type of Agricultural Neighborhood Has Emerged
The 3-acre Michigan Urban Farming Initiative is addressing food insecurity in one of Detroit's historic communities.
Democrats Should Abandon the Third-Party “Spoiler” Argument
History and polling data show third-party candidates have rarely spoiled presidential elections for Democrats.
“Lord, Let Your Arm Strengthen Trump”: A Televangelist Is on White House Payroll
New White House employee Paula White is calling for people to pray away impeachment.
Bernie Sanders: Bloomberg’s 2020 Bid Shows “Billionaire Class Is Scared”
Rich Democrats are worried -- and rightly so, according to the Sanders campaign.
Jeff Sessions Praises Trump in Announcing Bid for Old Alabama Senate Seat
Sessions tries to reconcile with his former boss in his first campaign ad, saying: “He has my strong support.”
Trump’s Order to Defy Subpoenas Is Itself Grounds for Impeachment
We’re headed for a separation of powers showdown between Congress and the president.
California Is Living in the US’s Dystopian Future
If California is living a dystopian novel, it is also a first responder to the fires of a changing planet.
Lobbying Scandal Rattles Alliance Backing Illinois Clean Energy Legislation
Some clean energy and consumer advocates have already said they will no longer work with ComEd or Exelon.
Mike Pence’s Office Meddled in Foreign Aid to Reroute Money to Christian Groups
Officials at USAID warned that favoring Christian groups in Iraq could inflame religious tension.