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Scoring Trump’s Tax Cuts: $280K for Rich Lawmakers, Pennies for Working People
Very few businesses have raised wages thanks to corporate tax cuts, but executives and lawmakers are buying new yachts.
Mental Health First Aid Is Important in an Era of Climate Disaster
A Northern California community offers mental health first aid to survivors of devastating fires.
Wage Theft Escalates After Hurricane Harvey
Texas failed to implement the most basic defenses against wage theft after Hurricane Harvey.
26 More Children Killed by US-Backed Bombing in Yemen
At least 40 children riding in a school bus were killed in Yemen earlier this month by a US-manufactured bomb.
New Film Reveals Life of Civil Rights Activist Jack O’Dell
“The Issue of Mr. O'Dell” offers a rare glimpse at the shaping of the civil rights movement amidst the Red Scare.
Will Climate Change Make Family Separations the Norm?
As climate disruption escalates, the fight over resources will exacerbate the displacement and separation of people.
New Poll Shows 70 Percent of Americans Support Medicare for All
Democratic leaders are being told they ignore the push for Medicare for All at their own peril.
Will Donald Trump Fire Jeff Sessions After the Midterms?
Republican senators send Trump a clear signal: Wait till November to seize full control at the Justice Department.
Just What Was Lara Trump Up To?
Was her call to a fired White House aide an innocent effort to help or obstruction of justice?
The Trump Administration Says Poverty Barely Exists
Establishing a standardized poverty line requires some subjectivity and discretion.