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Deconstruction of Obama Regulatory Agenda Continues: Animal Welfare Rule Repealed
The regulation was aimed at improving animal conditions at certain slaughterhouses.
New “Opportunity Zone” Program Risks Gentrifying Distressed Communities
The program could end up serving as a tax subsidy for gentrification.
“Enough”: Students Walk Out Nationwide to Protest Inaction on Gun Violence
Students across the nation are walking out of class to demand Congress act now.
Time to Yank the Democrats Out of the Pocket of Wall Street
Democrats need a populist vision, like guaranteed good jobs.
The Poor People’s Campaign: Building Power Beyond the Fight for $15
Income inequality is rooted in power inequality.
What It Will Take to Achieve a Nuclear-Free Korean Peninsula
Relations between the two Koreas are improving despite Trump.
In Texas, Teachers and Students Already Pack Heat in Classrooms. Is This Where the Nation Is Headed?
The deep problems with Texas's programs provide a cautionary tale.
Bayou Bridge Pipeline Opponents Say Louisiana Governor’s Office Is Surveilling Them
Their claims are based in part on emails and other public records released by the state.
Wakanda in Schools: The “Black Panther” Curriculum Makes Its Debut
How a Chicago teacher inspired by “Black Panther” is using the movie to teach about race and colonialism in the US.
Crowded Shelters and the Vicious Flu Brew Perfect Storm for the Homeless
For the homeless, catching the flu can be a matter of life or death.