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Three Lessons About Autocracy I Learned as a Child in Communist Romania
The lessons I learned seem useful now, with autocracy on the rise as the Trump government attempts to assume ever greater power.
Trump Cuts Regulations as Oceanic Dead Zones Release Massive Amounts of Methane
A new study has found the source of an enormous Pacific methane pool, uncovering disastrous news for the planet.
GOP’s Obamacare Replacement Under Fire From All Sides
Republicans in Congress introduced the American Health Care Act on Monday, drawing disappointment and disgust from several factions in Washington.
A Women’s Strike Reading List
Red Papers presents a handy syllabus for those participating in, supporting or just curious about the International Women's Strike.
The GOP’s Health Care Plan: “Universal” Access for the Wealthy
Paul Ryan and his GOP allies want a health care system that benefits their true masters — the wealthy corporate elite.
Seven Scary Facts About the Widening Gender Gap
Women still carry out between two to 10 times more unpaid care work than men.
Trump and DeVos Push ALEC Privatization Scheme as Studies Document Voucher Failures
A fresh batch of evidence shows that private and religious school vouchers harm the students who use them.
Trump’s Director of National Intelligence Pick Is on the Wrong Side of Surveillance
Trump's pick for National Intelligence Director laid out his vision for surveillance — it's not good for technology users.
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The Supreme Court Won’t Hear Gavin Grimm’s Case; What Does That Mean for Transgender Rights?
“This is a detour, not the end of the road,” said a member of Grimm's legal team.
Solar Creates More US Electricity Jobs Than Oil, Gas, Coal, Nuclear Combined
With 373,807 jobs, solar is far and away the biggest job creator in the entire electric energy generation sector.