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Arizona Evicts a Saudi Alfalfa Farm, But the Thirsty Crop Isn’t Going Anywhere
Water-guzzling alfalfa farms pose a growing threat to Arizona's future as water resources dwindle.
Medicare Is in Desperate Need of Modernization and Expansion — Not Privatization
Monetizing Medicare and Medicaid undermines coverage for those who need it most.
This Law Gives Prosecutors Power to Undo Decades of Harsh or Racist Sentencing
Nearly 850 people, mostly Black men, have been freed after their state passed Prosecutor-Initiated Resentencing laws.
How Does Gig Nursing Work Affect Patients, Nurses and Health Care Facilities?
Classifying nurses as contractors gives companies more power and limits workers’ ability to hold them accountable.
Dianne Feinstein Leaves Behind Conflicted Legacy on Climate Crisis
The California senator fought for conservation but refused to back ambitious climate legislation in the Green New Deal.
Right-Dominated Supreme Court Is Poised to Do Grave Harm in Upcoming Term
Voting rights and the protection of workers, consumers, health, safety and the environment are on the court's docket.
Fleeing Violence, LGBTQ+ Ugandan Refugees Face Long Journey to Resettlement
LGBTQ+ Ugandans must navigate both dangerous homophobia and the hostility and stigma that can come with being a refugee.
Women of Color Face Mounting Obstacles in Seeking Long COVID Treatment
Patients suffering from this complex chronic health condition face ignorance, stigma and discrimination.
Worsening Wildfire Smoke Is Wiping Out Decades of Progress on Air Pollution
Climate change and poor land management are key factors behind the increase in U.S. wildfire pollution.
Green Colonialism Has No Place in a Truly Just Transition
Will the Global South take the opportunity to rewrite the rules of the global economy amid the climate crisis?