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Skyrocketing Rents in California Signal a Broader US Housing Crisis
Rent control activists are also pushing for community land trusts and city-owned housing to abate the housing crisis.
Oregon Ecosystem Files Lawsuit to Defend Its Rights
The Siletz River Ecosystem in Oregon wants the courts to recognize and protect its right to be free from toxic trespass.
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No Justice, No Peace for Yemeni Children
Saudi-led airstrikes prompt an urgent call for the UN to protect children in the midst of the deadly two year-long conflict in Yemen.
Seventy Top Health Care CEOs Raked in $9.8 Billion Since 2010
CEOs are incentivized not to take actions that would benefit the healthcare system overall, but rather to “inflate stock prices.”
Tennessee Judge Pushes Sterilization on Those Incarcerated for Drugs
A Tennessee judge is proposing to offer drug offenders shortened sentences, if they agree to longterm contraceptives.
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Poor People in the US Will Face Growing Exposure to Natural Disasters
How do disasters affect people's decisions to move in or out of particular areas?
Battle to Oppose Water Privatization Returns Greece to Front Lines of EU Crisis
The EU has remained steadfast in their attempt to push for Greek water privatization — despite citizens' opposition.
Civil Rights Complaint Details Horrific Discrimination Against Native Students
The complaint notes Native children are excessively disciplined and bullied by staff and students.
Documenting Electric Utilities’ Early Knowledge and Ongoing Deception on Climate Change
Despite early knowledge about climate change, electric utilities have continued to invest heavily in fossil fuel energy and misleading information.
William Rivers Pitt | No Hero Here: John McCain and the Doom of Empathy
A senator with a terrible illness and excellent insurance voted to put health care for millions in peril.