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President Trump: Do You Want Glass-Steagall or Another Economic Meltdown?
In the Trump administration, two key figures offer quite different and conflicting views of what a resurrection of the Glass-Steagall Act might mean.
“This State Is on the Front Lines”: Floridians Mobilize Against Sabal Trail Natural Gas Pipeline
Water Protectors in Florida are fighting to hold the line against the Sabal Trail natural gas pipeline, with a major day of action planned for tomorrow.
California Senate Passes Single-Payer Health Care Bill, but Don’t Start Celebrating Yet
On the surface, single-payer health care advocates have the wind at their sails in the Golden State.
Corporate Lobbies Attack the Public Interest in State Capitols
In the wake of Citizens United, a small segment of the economic elite has gained more influence than ever before. What are they doing with that power?
Knock Every Door: Volunteer Canvassers Build Infrastructure for Progressive Takeover
Deep canvassing is the most durable strategy in terms of persuading people, says KnockEveryDoor cofounder Becky Bond.
Silicon Valley Can’t Fight All Our Political Battles for Us
The tech industry assuming such a role shouldn't really be surprising.
Ending the Stigma and Prosecution of Self-Administered Abortions
We must make ending the selective prosecution of those who self-administer abortion a high priority.
Israeli Companies Profit From Technology Perfected Over 50 Years of Occupation
Israeli surveillance tools and weapons remain prominent around the world.
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Texas’ Draconian “Sanctuary City” Ban Draws Protests, Lawsuits
Texas' SB4 is the harshest and most sweeping anti-sanctuary law yet, creating a litany of new rules around immigration enforcement.
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Oysters vs. Oil: Hilcorp Energy Company’s Bayou Battle
Hilcorp's drilling barge and tugboats cut channels into the seafloor, destroying the oyster beds and smothering the shellfish.