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How Genetics and Pollution Are Threatening Wild Dolphins
When a dolphin species becomes extinct, we lose not only a beautiful animal but also a society and its culture.
Election 2018: What’s at Stake for Families
The interwoven nature of the challenges ahead carry great political dangers.
How Can We Reconcile Prison Abolition With #MeToo?
Reliance on criminalization reinforces state violence.
Youth Living in Settlements at US Border Suffer Poverty and Lack of Health Care
Informal settlements along Mexico's border, called “colonias,” lack access to basic infrastructure.
The Power of Public Outrage: Laquan McDonald’s Place in History
A Black-led movement for justice kept alive the public outrage that led to Jason Van Dyke's guilty verdict.
Amazon’s $15 an Hour Minimum Wage and the Federal Reserve Board
The tight labor market forced Amazon to raise wages to attract the workers it needed to staff its warehouses.
Kavanaugh’s Snarl Takes on New Meaning Now That He’s a Supreme Court Justice
Critics say Kavanaugh's behavior at his confirmation hearing could be indicative of his temperament on the court.
GOP Senators Are Running Away From Women Sharing Their Sexual Assault Stories
One Republican senator hid in an airport bathroom.
The Link Between Human Trafficking and Dirty Energy in Minnesota
The Line 3 Pipeline is a threat to Indigenous women, girls and Two Spirit people.
Brace for Impact, as the Climate “End Game” Has Arrived
The fate of the human species is very much at stake.