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Norfolk Southern’s Reforms Halt Kids’ Risky Train Commutes
Norfolk Southern's reforms prevent risky train commutes for children and include a commitment to an overpass.
Americans Rally in Washington, Marking 60 Years Since March for Civil Rights
Crowds converge in Washington committing to sustained racial justice efforts.
From Hawaii to Haiti, We Must Center Decolonization in Our Climate Action
Tourist “paradises” come at a steep price paid by native islanders and local ecosystems.
Degrowthers Gain Support as Planet Cooks. Can They Ally With Green New Dealers?
Degrowth and its opponents recognize the necessity of mass movements and system change to address the climate emergency.
Bidenomics Isn’t New Deal 2.0. It’s About the Restoration of US Global Hegemony
Biden's program aims to rival China, ease inequalities, and neutralize challenges from the left and the Trumpian right.
On Climate, GOP Presidential Contenders Are Out of Step With Women Voters
Nikki Haley was the only contender in the GOP debate to say climate change is real. That mattered to women watching.
Thousands Evacuated After Toxic Leak and Massive Fire at Louisiana Oil Refinery
The blaze is the latest fossil fuel-related disaster to threaten residents of Louisiana's so-called “Cancer Alley.”
Texas Ban on Youth Gender-Affirming Care Will Go Into Effect Amid Legal Battle
The ban will go into effect Sept. 1 as it awaits review by the Texas Supreme Court, blocking health care for trans kids.
Biden’s Renewal of Trump’s North Korea Travel Ban Will Hurt Peace Efforts
Travel to North Korea is an essential part of peace efforts to ensure that active war on the peninsula not begin anew.
Line 3 Pipeline Water Protectors Head to Trial on Trumped-Up Felony Charges
Protesters who faced police torture to fight the pipeline are targets in a corporate crackdown on environmentalists.