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Who’s Behind Unpaid Prison Labor in Texas?
Several of the officials who regulate Texas's prison labor program are connected to some of the richest institutions.
Can the Climate Movement Break Free From the “Jobs vs. Environment” Debate?
As climate activists prepare for Break Free 2016, organizers could do more to incorporate unions in their plan to keep fossil fuels in the ground.
Sanders, DNC Chair Clash Over Democratic Party Inclusivity
The DNC's chairwoman and Bernie Sanders are sparring over how welcoming the party should be toward independent voters.
Inspection Reports From TransCanada’s Keystone Pipeline Expose Risk of Future Spills
The US agency responsible for interstate pipelines recorded problems with the construction.
Steady Death Toll Reflects Ongoing Worldwide Assault on Journalists
World Press Freedom Day reminds us that reliable information comes at a cost.
How Limiting Access to Birth Control and Abortions Hurts the Economy
Our nation's economic health and reproductive health are linked.
Bank of North Dakota Soars Despite Oil Bust: A Blueprint for California?
North Dakota shows how a state can jump-start a flagging economy by keeping its revenues in its own state-owned bank.
Bernie Sanders Vows to Take His Fight All the Way to Democratic Convention
“We intend to fight for every vote and delegate remaining.”
The Legal Argument That Could Overturn “Right-to-Work” Laws Around the Country
Union supporters had reason to cheer when Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's hated “right to work” law was overturned.
The State of Justice for Juveniles in the US
Litigation is leading to juvenile justice reform, but harsh sentencing and racial disparities still plague the system.