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UMich’s Investments Are Financing a Billionaire Who Bankrolls the Far Right
UMich's endowment finances Tim Dunn, who uses his fossil fuel fortune to fund efforts against abortion and LGBTQ rights.
A Rank-and-File Teachers’ Movement Takes On Asbestos and Lead in Schools
A militant caucus within the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers is showing how to fight for environmental justice.
A Year After Brazil Dam Collapse, Communities Still Calling for Accountability
A grassroots movement is demanding justice for impacted communities one year after a devastating dam collapse.
US Policy Has Facilitated the Paramilitary Takeover of Iraq
Amid tensions between Washington and Tehran, it is important to examine the prominent role paramilitaries play in Iraq.
House Passes Bill to Dramatically Strengthen the Power of Unions
The legislation would expand organizing rights to more workers and strengthen the right to strike.
The Hunt for Fugitive Emissions in the Permian’s Oilfields
Methane emissions in these West Texas sites are inadequately regulated -- and a huge driver in the climate crisis.
US Deported 138 Salvadorans Home to Their Death
The U.S. may be violating international law by deporting El Salvadorean asylum seekers.
It’s Time to Shorten the American Workweek
A shorter workweek requires a radical reimagining of how we conceive of work.
A Bloomberg Presidency Would Have Trump-Size Conflicts of Interest
Michael Bloomberg is ramping up his presidential bid. If he were elected, would we be trading one oligarch for another?
We Can’t Take Our Eyes Off Right-Wing Militias as Election Approaches
In Republican districts, many lawmakers and public officials are parroting the talking points of right-wing militias.