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Trump Labor Secretary Acosta Resigns Amid Furor Over Epstein Plea Deal
In 2008, as a U.S. attorney in Miami, Acosta cut a secret non-prosecution agreement with billionaire Jeffrey Epstein.
New Ruling Jeopardizes Reproductive Care Access for Nearly 4 Million People
Approximately two-thirds of the patients who rely on Title X clinics live in poverty.
Iran Tells US and UK to Leave Gulf Region Immediately as Tensions Soar
Iran claims the U.K. is attempting to provoke conflict with illegal tanker seizure and false accusations.
Resisting the Wall Industry, From Mexico to Palestine
Organizers around the world are coordinating advocacy efforts as part of a #WorldWithoutWalls campaign.
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Stand in the Way of Philadelphia Criminal Legal Reform
House Bill 1614 allows state attorneys to prosecute certain gun cases that local district attorneys choose not to.
The Climate Crisis Has Made Breathing Smoke Normal in Pacific Northwest
Summer in the Pacific Northwest has become the season of wildfires and unbreathable smoky air.
Biden Calls ACA a Breakthrough for Mental Health Parity. That’s Not Quite True.
Major issues remain when it comes to ensuring that insurance treats mental health needs as it does physical health.
How to Pay for Major Progressive Programs: Add New Money to the System
Presidential candidates should look to China and Japan for guidance on developing an economy-boosting monetary policy.
Oil’s Enduring Sway in US Policy in the Middle East
If the United States goes to war with Iran, oil lies at the root of the present and long-term crisis.
Can Amy McGrath Take Down Mitch McConnell? Maybe Not — But Democrats Still Could
There will be no path forward for a Democratic agenda if McConnell still controls the Senate in 2020.