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“Strike School” in Session: California Faculty Association Prepares for April Strike
The Strike School featured CFA officers teaching about what to expect should the five-day strike.
Indiana’s Anti-Abortion Bill: A Blueprint for Attacks on Rights Nationwide
Activists are warning that legislation restricting abortion access in Indiana could be replicated in other states.
Interior Department Wavers on Arctic Oil and Gas Leasing
The federal government is asking Alaska Natives which areas are too sensitive to drill.
Trump’s Popularity and the Rise of Authoritarian Capitalism
Supporters of Donald Trump do not seem to count him as one of the elite billionaires whom they would otherwise shun.
US Elections Ranked Worst Among Western Democracies; Here’s Why
The US is not a shining example for developing democracies. Many of the problems happen long before a single vote is cast.
Tuesday Primaries: Sanders Wins Utah and Idaho; Trump Still Leads in Delegates
Frontrunners win delegate-rich Arizona, while Bernie and Cruz pick up victories in smaller states.
Feds Study More Bees for Protection as Endangered Species
This time, Defenders of Wildlife took the lead, filing petitions in requesting two species of bees be listed as endangered.
New Yorkers Say “No” to Trump
New Yorkers rallied and marched in midtown Manhattan against the hate-mongering frontrunner for the Republican nomination.
Activists Protest US Role in Mexico’s Drug War Violence, While Candidates Remain Quiet
US presidential candidates have been mostly silent on how they would address drug war-related human rights abuses in Mexico.
How a Democrat-Led, Education-Focused PAC Channels Out-of-State Dark Money
Democrats for Education Reform uses local branding to help elevate the voice of huge Wall Street players and other corporate interests from out-of-state.