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Ocasio-Cortez Is on the Financial Committee, and Banks Are Afraid
Ocasio-Cortez promises to speak for a generation that came of age during the financial crisis.
Outsourced and Forgotten: No Relief for Federal Contract Workers
Federally contracted workers don't even have the assurance of receiving back pay for the shutdown period.
William Barr Is a Trojan Horse
William Barr knows how to nail a confirmation hearing. That doesn’t make him Yoda.
Mitch McConnell Begins to Feel the Heat for Government Shutdown at Home
Protests targeting McConnell are raising questions about how long the Republican leader can continue to support Trump.
Ground Zero Nagasaki: Living the Nuclear Past — and Future
We must remember Nagasaki, not just for the sake of history, but for our future.
Universities Want a Cut of Students’ Future Income
Universities, backed by private investors, are offering education for a cut in students' future income.
In Facing Mass Extinction, We Must Allow Ourselves to Grieve
“Grief is a way to honor what we are losing,” writes Dahr Jamail.
Tribe Turns Down Funds to Relocate as Louisiana Buys Land Anyway
Tribal members have been considered climate refugees since being awarded a grant to relocate.
Public Takeover of PG&E: A Radically Common-Sense Proposal
Californians want a publicly owned utility that's reliable, affordable and willing to lead on climate change.
Congress Considers Bill to Defend Freedom of People With Disabilities
Many with disabilities are forced into institutions instead of receiving essential services at home.