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UK Government Uses Aid Money to Back Oil Drilling in UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Foreign Office pledged thousands of pounds in aid to support drilling in Lake Malawi.
Efforts to Combat Zika Don’t Have to Harm the Environment
Here's how we can minimize collateral damage in the war against disease-carrying mosquitoes.
Ensuring the Right to Reproductive Health: The American Public Health Association Takes a Stand With Planned Parenthood
It is imperative that we approach women's health and human rights with the understanding that access will continue to be key.
Small Retailers Face Threats at Every Turn
Sky high rents and Amazon top a long list of hurdles in the battle for survival.
What Does Trump’s $25 Million Fraud Settlement Mean?
Last week, president-elect Donald Trump settled the pending Trump University case to the tune of $25 million.
Trump’s Education Pick: A Billionaire Heir of Right-Wing Dynasty and Champion of School Privatization Efforts
Betsy DeVos has done more to undermine public education than support students.
What’s the History of Sanctuary Spaces and Why Do They Matter?
Historically, sanctuary seeking demonstrates a moral duty — and even a legal obligation — to protect the vulnerable.
President Obama Says No New Drilling in the Arctic, Leaves the Gulf of Mexico Vulnerable
The plan that will guide oil drilling in US waters for the next five years includes milestone protections for the Arctic, but leaves the Gulf of Mexico open to …
The Cabinet From Hell: Trumpism Meets Neoliberalism
Trump's cabinet is brewing a dangerous new hybrid ideology at the center of power in Washington.
When It Comes to Forced Labor, Transparency Is Mandatory, but Disclosure Is Discretionary
New transparency regulations in some places theoretically require companies to report on forced labor in their supply chains, but a new review finds that's not what's happening.