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Trump Creates, Then Exacerbates, Crisis for Palestinian Refugees
Withholding food aid is no way to negotiate peace.
The Precautionary Principle Asks “How Much Harm Is Avoidable?” Rather Than “How Much Harm Is Acceptable?”
“Acceptable harm” has brought us to the brink of disaster.
We Are Drowning in Plastic, and Fracking Companies Are Profiting
Fracking is fueling this plastics binge.
The GOP’s New Parental Leave Plan Fails Families
If this is their plan, it probably isn't going to help.
Who’s in Charge of the Classified Intelligence About Trump? Trump. It’s a Problem
When ultimate authority over releasing evidence rests with the subject of the investigation, we're in trouble.
Yes, Replacing Food Stamps With Preselected Boxed Food Is as Bad as It Sounds
It's hard to believe this proposal is anything but malicious.
After Months of Inaction on the Opioid Crisis, Trump Sets the Stage for a Harmful Response
Trump is proposing cuts to effective treatment programs.
The Costs of US Wars Are Staggering, but Most Americans Continue to Ignore Them
The longest wars in US history are costing Americans and others around the world.
Another School Shooting, and the Political Script Repeats
The real work lies in unraveling our death-making culture.
The Terrorist Violence That Trump Ignores
The findings of a report on the rise in white supremacist violence, including murder.