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“Do Kids Die, Mom?” Facing the Future With Trepidation in the Age of Trump
The future will be desperate for the constant if distracted probing of inquisitive children.
The Fallout From Police Violence Is Killing Black Women Like Erica Garner
Black women are dying from the trauma of police violence.
Real Estate Greed Caused the Deadly Bronx Fire
The blame for this month's horrific fire lies with an industry that trades safety for more profits.
What Jeff Sessions’ Latest Attack Means for the Future of Legal Marijuana
Sessions preserved a “tool” for making arrests.
Access to Firearms by Those With Mental Illness Is Not Fueling Mass Shootings
People with mental illness are no more likely to be violent with firearms than those who don't.
It’s Time to Confront the Scourge of Capitalism in the Food System
The deadliest ingredient in our food is capitalism itself.
Other Countries Have High-Speed Trains. We Have Deadly Accidents and Crumbling Infrastructure
All eyes are on Trump's infrastructure plan.
Getting to 350: What It Will Take to Fix Global Warming
We must find ways to extract atmospheric CO2 and store it.
Israel Victim-Blames 16-Year-Old Ahed Tamimi
The young woman who stood up for her family and her people.
What to Expect in Congress This Session
Here's what to expect from Congress in 2018.