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Touching Fentanyl Can’t Kill You. Why Are Cops and Lawmakers Pretending It Can?
The myth that fentanyl is deadly to the touch won’t die, and it's a falsehood with devastating consequences.
Here Are the 5 Key State Tax Trends to Watch This Year
Several states are adopting bold progressive policy, while others are cutting taxes on the wealthy.
Six Things Everyone Should Know About the Mountain Valley Pipeline
These are the CEOs, big banks, asset managers, campaign finance ties and regulatory conflicts wrapped up in the MVP.
Syria Embassy Bombing Shows Israel’s Plan to Draw US Into War With Iran
As the assault on Gaza loses support, Netanyahu seemingly hopes to save himself by provoking retaliation from Iran.
Lax Regulations and Poor Safety Planning Set Stage for Baltimore Bridge Collapse
Decades of regulation failures and port policies prioritizing profits over safety led to the disaster in Baltimore.
World Court Ordered Israel to Allow Aid Into Gaza But Failed to Order Ceasefire
Seven of the 16 judges thought the ICJ should order that Israel immediately suspend its military operations in Gaza.
On 60th Anniversary of US-Backed Coup, Brazilians Ask US to Declassify Records
The US planned for a possible invasion and sent agents to support the coup. Sixty years later, Brazilians need answers.
GOP Is Using Imagery of White Women Victims to Stoke Anti-Immigrant Fear
The death of Laken Riley, who Trump called “an American daughter,” is at the center of right-wing immigration rhetoric.
Port of Baltimore Endangered Black Communities Long Before Key Bridge Collapse
The historic Black neighborhood of Turner Station hopes its voice will finally be heard in the rebuilding process.
Biden Is Quietly Funding Nuclear Weapons Upgrades That Could Imperil the Planet
The continued funding of nuclear weapons development is a pork barrel of herculean proportions.