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Judge Throws Out Murder Charge in Mississippi Fetal Harm Case
The ruling means that the woman whose drug use had her facing a possible life term can at most be charged with manslaughter in the death of her stillborn …
“Risk Assessment” Cannot Solve Systemic Injustice of Prisons
Determining the “risk” level of releasing incarcerated people does not address the massive destruction of people and communities wrought by our criminal “justice” system.
Ryan Vs. Progressive Caucus: Competing Visions on the Federal Budget
It's clear that some lawmakers' visions are out of step with the priorities of the American public on key issues such as job creation, education, and tax loopholes.
Hobby Lobby Opposes Birth Control, Except When They Can Benefit From It
At some point you have to ask, is this a “sincerely held religious belief?” Or is it just a cynical political ploy?
Taking on Big Business Wage Theft
Lawsuits show that the fight against wage theft is heating up, but workers shouldn't have to sue their employers to get paid what they're owed.
The Supreme Court Just Gave You One More Reason To Join the Clean Elections Movement
The McCutcheon decision will boost the political power of the one percent at the expense of the rest of us. But it also adds to the urgency of the …
When Clearcuts Kill
The landslide that killed Delsa Hammer also began in a clear-cut that environmental officials knew might trigger a slide.
What Corruption? McCutcheon Reveals Absurdity of Citizens United
The McCutcheon decision appears to acknowledge that big donations to independent Super PACs can be useful to candidates — and arguably, pose a risk of corruption.
Court: NC Legislators Must Reveal Documents, Purpose Behind Challenged Voting ‘Reform’
A U.S. District judge has ruled that Republican legislators in North Carolina must provide documents revealing their work in passing and implementing what has become known as a voter …
Transformation of US Semiconductor Industry
Globalization led to the transformation of the entire US Semiconductor Industry from a few Independent Device Manufacturers (IDMs) to several fabless small businesses leading to new innovations in the …