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Let Me Tell You What Forced Separation Looks Like
Another common way families are forcibly separated? Juvenile detention.
Women of Color Are Finding Support When They Run for Office
How winning campaigns are working to overcome the sexism and racism that nonwhite candidates face.
Why We Need More Women Involved in Creating Environmental Policy
A study shows women are more supportive of pro-environmental policies, but they're rarely in decision-making positions.
Lawsuit Confronts Extortion of Prisoners by Electronic Monitoring Firm
One plaintiff paid more than 50 percent of his income to cover the electronic monitoring fees.
Standing Rock Medic Bus Is Now a Traveling Decolonized Pharmacy
These Native herbalists are doing more than just healing sore muscles.
A “Just Transition” From Coal: Stepping Up Efforts in a Difficult Battle
Just Transition Fund is trying to help communities and governments prep for closing plants.
If You Take a Charitable Tax Deduction, You Should Actually Give to Charity
Wealthy donors are hoarding money in shady “charity” accounts in the face of urgent community needs.
With Manafort in the Dock, Trump’s Troubles May Have Truly Begun
Paul Manafort is far more than just another tax evader on trial.
Donald Trump vs. the Koch Brothers: Major Rift or Bannon-Staged Stunt?
Steve Bannon is back and likely pulling Trump’s strings in his supposed feud with the Koch brothers.
Trump’s Justification for Voter ID? He Thinks You Need ID to Go Shopping.
Trump's recent remarks push the racist anti-democratic policies of the Republican Party.