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Donald Trump’s War With the Media Has Begun and We’ve Seen Nothing Yet
The First Amendment will be tested as never before.
The Future by Committee: The Collective “Wisdom” of the US Intelligence Community
Since September 11, expansion has been the name of its game, as the leading intelligence agencies gained ever more power, prestige and the big bucks.
What Is the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act?
The candidate for secretary of education appears to be unfamiliar with many components of the education system.
A Billion People in India Aren’t Being Warned About Toxic Air Pollution
India's air is now more deadly than China's.
Indigenous Erasure in Plain Sight: Place Names in New England
Despite the desecration of place names throughout most of New England, some advancements in recent decades leave room for hope.
Trump, the Banks and the Bomb
While Donald Trump's presidency will obstruct the realization of a nuclear-free world, civil society has seen some gains in the fight against nuclear weapons.
Faster Approval for Drugs and Medical Devices Raises Concerns for Patient Safety
The 21st Century Cures Act speeds up regulatory review and approves drugs and medical devices.
Deficits Matter — but Not in the Way Paul Krugman Thinks They Do
Paul Krugman is worried — but not for the right reasons.
Who’s Left Out of Cuomo’s Tuition-Free Plan?
There are holes in Gov. Andrew Cuomo's proposal for tuition assistance to New York college students.
For Trump’s Rich Appointees, Death May Be Certain but Taxes Aren’t
If Republicans succeed in repealing the estate tax, Trump's cabinet and their heirs may be able to defer capital gains taxes forever.