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Dianne Feinstein Leaves Behind Conflicted Legacy on Climate Crisis
The California senator fought for conservation but refused to back ambitious climate legislation in the Green New Deal.

Right-Dominated Supreme Court Is Poised to Do Grave Harm in Upcoming Term
Voting rights and the protection of workers, consumers, health, safety and the environment are on the court's docket.

Fleeing Violence, LGBTQ+ Ugandan Refugees Face Long Journey to Resettlement
LGBTQ+ Ugandans must navigate both dangerous homophobia and the hostility and stigma that can come with being a refugee.

Women of Color Face Mounting Obstacles in Seeking Long COVID Treatment
Patients suffering from this complex chronic health condition face ignorance, stigma and discrimination.

Worsening Wildfire Smoke Is Wiping Out Decades of Progress on Air Pollution
Climate change and poor land management are key factors behind the increase in U.S. wildfire pollution.

Green Colonialism Has No Place in a Truly Just Transition
Will the Global South take the opportunity to rewrite the rules of the global economy amid the climate crisis?

The Fate of the “Dreamers” Is Likely Headed to the Right-Dominated Supreme Court
If the Supreme Court agrees with the new decision by a Texas federal judge, it will be devastating to 600,000 Dreamers.

Here’s How Illinois and California Are Resisting Right-Wing Book Bans
Both states’ legislation set a strong precedent of protecting avenues of public knowledge and education.

Copaganda Perpetuates the Myth That Freedom Puts the Public in Danger
Even as violent crime decreased in the U.S., media coverage of crime increased.

Climate Change Played a Role in Staggering Flood Death Toll in Libya
Catastrophic flooding in Libya this month has killed at least 10,000 people and displaced more than 30,000.