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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.
New From Trump University: Election Rigging 101
In truth, our electoral process is broken.
How Timekeeping Software Helps Companies Nickel and Dime Their Workers
Employers use software with features that allow them to alter your time in a variety of ways.
Where Trump and Tech See Eye to Eye
Mukund Rathi explains why the tech bosses got on better with Trump than expected.
Oceans, Tuberculosis and Killer Robots: The UN’s Diverse Agenda in 2017
The 2017 UN agenda covers diverse range of global issues, from oceans to killer robots and tuberculosis.