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Big Agriculture Is Leading Us Into the Bird Flu Abyss
The federal government's deference to agriculture industry interests has put the US at risk of a public health crisis.
Trump’s First Term Reshaped Federal Courts. What Can We Expect From His Second?
Trump is poised to appoint even more conservative judges in his second term.
“We Have to Act”: Taxpayers Suing Congressmembers for Funding Genocide Speak Out
Plaintiff Tarik Kanaana says the lawsuit “has given people something to rally behind and a renewed sense of hope.”
With Trump at the Helm, Nuclear Uncertainty Is Set to Grow in 2025
Eighty years after the first atomic bombs, experts say it’s past time to rein in nuclear weapons.
10 Big Victories for Economic Equality in 2024
2024 saw inspiring wins for workers, from union drives to fair taxes to consumer protection.
Biden Moves to Protect Climate Progress From Trump, But Advocates Want More
Time is running out for the administration to secure its legacy as Trump vows to shred it all.
Other States Banned Forced Prison Labor. Why Didn’t California?
The liberal state voted to keep prison slavery in its constitution, but the national movement to ban it isn’t deterred.
Gas Exports and AI Boom Poised to Spike Energy Prices for Consumers Under Trump
The expansion of AI data centers and a rush to export fracked gas is rapidly reshaping the energy landscape.
At Least 37 US Lawmakers Traded Up to $113 Million in Arms Stocks This Year
Eight of these lawmakers even simultaneously held positions on the Armed Services and Foreign Affairs Committees.
Sanctuary Cities Offer Little Protection From Mass Deportations
Sanctuary policies do throw a wrench into the federal immigration enforcement system, but they also have limitations.