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Sexism, Racism and Classism Are Fueling the Opioid Crisis
At the heart of the opioid crisis hitting women is a society that doesn't care about the quality of their lives.
Zika, Birth Defects and Government Lies
In Puerto Rico, women and children caught in the middle of a crisis.
Congress’s Packed Fall Agenda Offers Opportunities for Bipartisan Progress
The items on Congress' plate this fall are daunting.
Like Her Boss, Betsy DeVos Makes a Disaster All About Herself
What's hitting Florida's public schools may not directly endanger lives, but it will exact a heavy toll on the education infrastructure.
Could More Home Visits Improve Outcomes for Mississippi Moms and Kids?
Future of current programs uncertain as officials hope for congressional reauthorization.
From Fighting for $15 to Blocking Right-to-Work Laws, Striking Missouri Workers Are Challenging the GOP
The Fight for $15 has a new objective in battleground states like Missouri: oust the politicians propagating anti-union laws.
In the Wake of US Climate Failures, Don’t Look to China for a Panacea
Coal still accounts for 65 percent of China's energy generation.
Mattis and Tillerson Aren’t Mitigating Trump — They’re on a Path of Destruction
War crimes and ineptitude mar defense and state departments.
Sessions Is Wrong: There Is No Legal Justification for Ending DACA
Can this dysfunctional Congress protect DACA recipients?
Americans Who Live Far From Coasts Should Also Be Worried About Flooding
As Harvey shows, is that inland communities are also at risk — and development in flood zones is increasing.