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Will a Reactionary Electoral Wave Across Europe Gain Traction With Trump in the White House?
European nations have seen a rise of populist parties. Along with protectionism, these parties hold a collective admiration for Trump.
Paul Ryan Is Fundraising Off Health Care While Working to Kill It for Millions
Paul Ryan is determined to raise as much money as possible to fuel his own rise, and his party's, no matter how many people's health may suffer in the …
San Diego Police Target African American Children for Unlawful DNA Collection
Specifically targeting black children for unlawful DNA collection is a gross abuse of technology by law enforcement.
Lifting Political Restrictions on Churches Would Open the Secret-Money Floodgates
For years, conservative evangelicals have been advocating for the repeal of the Johnson Amendment. They've found an ally in Trump.
Despite Supreme Court Ruling, States Challenge Marriage Equality
With almost two-thirds of the state legislatures in the country under GOP control, a ratified constitutional amendment is a possibility, although a long shot.
The Misuse of US Power Has Left the Middle East in Chaos
The United States has already lost — its war for the Middle East, that is.
Chemical Plant Boom Spurred by Fracking Will Bring Smog, Plastic Glut and Risks to Workers’ Health
On the heels of the shale gas rush, another wave of fossil fuel-based projects is coming.
Will the Science Community Go Rogue Against Donald Trump?
Scientists must grapple with politics and resist political reaction in order to be more effective.
Workplace Disability Discrimination Claims Are on the Rise
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission found that discrimination complaints rose yet again, and disability-based discrimination appears to be steadily increasing.
Five Ways to End CEO Pay Subsidies
Ordinary US taxpayers are subsidizing excessive CEO pay through a variety of channels. These five reforms could help end these perverse incentives for executive excess.