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Berta Is Dead, but the Movement She Started Lives
COPINH's goes far beyond environmental defense, aiming to transform Honduras' political and economic landscape.
Marijuana Reforms Gain Momentum as Trump Administration Mulls a Crackdown
Congress is considering bills to protect legal marijuana from Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
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Unemployment Falls to 4.5 Percent in Spite of Weak Job Growth
The employment-to-population ratio also edged up to 60.1 percent, a new high for the recovery.
Exposing and Defeating the Fascist Creep
“Fascist creep” occurs when the right wing deploys corrupted versions of left-wing concepts like solidarity.
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In Attacking Syria, Trump Breached the War Powers Resolution
President Trump has attacked Syria without congressional authorization, violating the US Constitution and the War Powers Resolution.
Who’s Your Mommy and Daddy? For Migrant Children, It Matters
One way to support “DACA-mented” youth is for US citizens and residents to welcome and support their parents.
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Westinghouse Bankruptcy Leaves Costly Nuclear Mess for Southern Utility Customers
Federal and state officials who oversee nuclear power can't say they weren't warned.
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Louisiana’s Bayou Bridge Pipeline Is One Permit Closer to Reality as Groups Plan Continued Resistance
“We are not protesters, we are water protectors.”
The Koch Caucus Continues Its Assault on Health Care
It's time to start calling the extremist crew that wants to throw Americans under the bus, the Koch Caucus.
Census Declines to Collect Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Data
This comes as a huge blow to the fight for LGBTQ equality, as demographic data can be a tool for social change.