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Millions of Afghans Face Risks of Drought Related Displacement
The combination of drought and conflict has made tens of thousands of families destitute.
Private Firms Pitch Dubious PTSD Treatments to Veterans Affairs
“The answer is: If it hasn’t been proven, it’s not something the VA should endorse,” says one agency official.
In a Historic Move, Los Angeles Educators Vote To Strike
The second largest school district in the country voted 98 percent to 2 percent to authorize the strike.
After Roy Oliver’s Verdict, What’s Next for Police Reformers in Dallas County?
Roy Oliver's murder conviction sets the stage for continued police reform efforts in North Texas.
Trump’s Disapproval Hits Record High After Manafort and Cohen News
As the midterms loom, Trump is more unpopular than ever, and Americans are rallying behind Robert Mueller.
Deporting US Citizens: Trump’s New Fascistic Use of Law
The fascist conception of law helps explain Trump's racist mission to reduce the non-white population.
Trump Proposes $100 Billion Gift to Richest 1 Percent
Concerns for “fiscal sustainability” are quickly dropped when it comes time to deliver gifts to the rich.
Aboriginal Elders Face Off With Uranium Mining Company in the Australian Outback
With four new mines approved in the Western Desert, the Tjiwarl turn to courts for help.
Major Cities Need to Provide Accessible Public Transportation and Housing
In major cities like New York City, access to basic needs for people with disabilities remains difficult.
The US Has a Dangerous Medical Interpreter Shortage
In many medical centers across the United States, doctors and patients can't communicate across language barriers.