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Does the Militarization of Police Lead to More People Killed? Research Says Yes
A new study indicates that militarized police forces are more likely to deploy violent tactics against people and even pets.
Banks Have Cut Funding for Fossil Fuels Projects 22 Percent
Activist groups say that's not enough: There's no resting, even after divestment victories.
The Struggle Isn’t Over: Lessons From South Africa’s Student Movement
The struggle is not yet over.
Election Experts See Flaws in Trump Voter Commission’s Plan to Smoke Out Fraud
Experts say that running states' voter rolls against federal databases will result in thousands of errors and could distort fraud.
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June Jobs Report Signals There Is More Room for Growth
The unemployment rate rose very slightly to 4.4 percent in June.
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Ethics Watchdog Resigns Amid Contentious Relationship With Trump Administration
Ethics Director Walter Shaub Jr. found his oversight efforts often stymied by President Trump.
Monopoly Capitalism in Action: How Amazon’s Acquisition of Whole Foods Could Affect Us All
A monopoly is not the right foundation for the integrity, sustainability and growth of healthy organic foods.
Cutting Medicaid Threatens the Lives and Liberty of Disabled Americans
Disability activists will keep putting their bodies on the line to protect their liberty, says activist Bruce Darling.
Keeping Up the Pressure: Using Town Halls to Fight Trumpcare and Demand Single-Payer
Town halls are a good way of reminding lawmakers that voters in 2018 will remember incumbents' votes on health care.
A Quiet Deal in Dixie: The Right’s Stealth Plan for the US Goes Back Farther Than You Think
When and how were the seeds sown for the modern far-right's takeover of American politics?