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Comic Details Saga of Escaped Slaves Who Formed Autonomous Communities
The communities may have perished quickly but their allure lives on through the mythologies they created.
Why Trump’s “Sloppy” Policies Get Stuck in Court
The surge in coordinated litigation by state attorneys general follows a broader trend in partisan politics.
Mueller Is Building a Case for Obstruction. Manafort May Be the Key.
Manafort’s trial is about far more than a guy who didn’t want to pay his taxes.
Unemployment Rate for Workers Without High School Degrees Hits Record Low
The idea that the labor market is tilted to favor more educated workers does not appear to be supported by data.
Did the National Archives Throw a Wrench Into Brett Kavanaugh’s Confirmation?
The GOP-controlled Senate is hoping to push through Kavanaugh’s confirmation before November’s midterm elections.
Trump Urges Lawmakers to Push 1 Million Americans Off Food Stamp Program
Trump is pushing Congress to pass the measure seven months after passing the GOP tax law.
Who Chooses Abortion? More People Than You Might Think.
Safe access to abortion should be part of health care.
This Ohio Bill Will Make Transgender Youth Suffer
A new bill would require teachers to “out” trans youth to their parents and restrict education about identity.
Trump Takes on the Fed
The best way to make the central bank serve the needs of the economy is to make it a public utility.
Ahed Tamimi Is Free, but 350 Palestinian Children Remain in Jails
Three out of four Palestinian children experience physical violence after their arrest for minor crimes.