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Ethnic Studies Courses Break Down Barriers and Benefit Everyone — So Why the Resistance?
As cities incorporate Ethnic Studies curricula, advocates say everyone wins. Others argue they just promote resentment.
Tom Price’s $150,000-Plus Stock Windfall
The HHS secretary divested his shares in a small biotech company — and in the process doubled his money.
Tennessee University Fires NPR Reporter After Politicians Complain
The firing of Jacqui Helbert exemplifies why universities need strong policies and procedures to protect freedom of the press on campus.
Observe and Collect: How Law Enforcement Exploits People of Color in Search of Profit
The motivating factor behind civil asset forfeiture is not “to serve and protect,” but instead to collect property from people of color.
Could Legalizing Prescription Drug Imports Break Big Pharma?
A new proposal to allow imports of cheaper prescription drugs may help break Big Pharma's monopoly on drug pricing.
Berta Is Dead, but the Movement She Started Lives
COPINH's goes far beyond environmental defense, aiming to transform Honduras' political and economic landscape.
The Koch Caucus Continues Its Assault on Health Care
It's time to start calling the extremist crew that wants to throw Americans under the bus, the Koch Caucus.
Census Declines to Collect Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Data
This comes as a huge blow to the fight for LGBTQ equality, as demographic data can be a tool for social change.
Resurrecting the Unholy Trinity: Torture, Rendition and Indefinite Detention Under Trump
It should come as no surprise to anyone who paid attention to the election campaign of 2016 that Trump has a passionate desire to bring back torture.
Feds, States Target Southern “Sanctuary Cities,” Leaving Local Officials in a Bind
Nationwide, 29 states are considering policies prohibiting local measures to limit federal immigration enforcement in 2017.