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Trend Toward Social Media Activism in Prisons Gains Steam
Behind bars, women are turning to social media to challenge misconceptions and advocate.
The Little-Known Fund at the Heart of the Paris Climate Agreement
Fossil fuel-funding banks are eager to get on board The Green Climate Fund.
Taking on the United States’ Prison Profiteers
Should we let ‘entrepreneurs’ get rich locking up kids?
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Mike Pence May Be a Friend to Trump, but He’s No Friend to Workers
Donald Trump's vice-presidential pick of Indiana Gov. Mike Pence should have workers worried.
Louisiana Becomes Latest Front in National Battle Over Abortion Rights
Louisiana's recent raft of anti-abortion laws has made it the new frontline in the battle for abortion access.
CNN’s Revolving Door of Political Hackery
CNN's hiring of Trump's campaign manager was just another example of cable networks hiring lobbyists and hacks.
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Indigenous Villages in Honduras Overcome Hunger at Schools
In Honduras a program at local schools is improving nutrition in indigenous communities.
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Increased Asthma Attacks Tied to Exposure to Natural Gas Production
New study in the heart of Pennsylvania's fracking region shows increase in severity of asthma among residents exposed to most active wells.
How a Bank Robber Is Right on Taxes
If policymakers need to raise revenues, they should go to where the money is: Tax the multi-millionaires and billionaires on their net assets.
Regulating Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals Could Improve the Health of the Next Generation
Decision-makers could adopt a new chemical evaluation tool to save lives and money.