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After a Decade of Fracking, Billions of Dollars Lost and a Climate in Crisis
Today's climate impacts have been shaped heavily by actions taken during the last 10 years, particularly in the U.S.
Federal Court Dismisses Youth Climate Lawsuit — But They’re Not Giving Up
Federal judges dismissed “Juliana v. U.S.,” a lawsuit brought on behalf of 21 young people against the government.
Corruption in Campaign Finance Is a Racial Justice Issue
Most big political donors are white men, drowning out the voices of the country’s increasingly diverse electorate.
Despite Lawsuit, Activists Find Evidence Plant in Texas Still Polluting Water
The plant has violated the terms of the largest settlement in a Clean Water Act lawsuit so far.
Following Earthquake, Puerto Rico’s Largest Bank Hinders a Just Recovery
Hundreds of vacant residences that were repossessed by the banks could be used to house 6,400 displaced people.
“Roe v. Wade” Is Being Chipped Away. Will We Lose It Altogether This Year?
Whatever the outcome of “June Medical v. Gee,” only Congress can guarantee abortion access, say advocates.
Kentucky Bill Would Make It Harder for Formerly Incarcerated People to Vote
The bill would disproportionately affect the 140,000 people whose voting rights were recently restored.
Far Right Groups Are Rallying Virginia Counties to Form Militias
One Virginia county has already said it will form an official county militia and create a sheriff’s posse.
The Military-Industrial Complex Gets Away With Murder in Contract After Contract
Congress recently passed, and President Trump approved, one of the largest Pentagon budgets ever.
Why Some Public Universities Get to Keep Their Donors Secret
Public universities remain susceptible to pressure from the wealthy without more transparency around donor foundations.