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Guatemala’s Next President Offers Few Plans to Address Crime and Corruption
Guatemala’s next leader will be Alejandro Giammattei, a right-wing former national prison director.
Fracking and Shale Drilling Caused Spike in Climate-Warming Methane Pollution
The majority of new natural gas production over the past decade came from North America, though the impacts are global.
Greta Thunberg Sets Sail for US to Combat Climate and Ecological Crisis
The teen is kicking off a two-week journey on an emissions-free boat from the U.K. to a UN summit in NYC.
Trump’s Counterattack Against Clean Energy Is Collapsing
Trump was elected on promises to resurrect the coal industry. Thankfully, it's not happening.
Resistance in Honduras Marches on as Political Prisoner Is Released on Bail
Activists suspect the U.S. may soon withdraw its support for the embattled Hernández regime.
Immigrants Swept Up in Mississippi Raids Face Courts That Deport Most Defendants
Immigration cases at New Orleans and Memphis courts have resulted in deportations 90 percent of the time.
Documents Show FBI Targeted Ferguson Black Activists Over White Supremacists
The FBI planned an undercover operation aimed at infiltrating Black “extremist” groups after the violence in Ferguson.
Stacey Abrams Applauded for #FairFight2020 Initiative Against Voter Suppression
Abrams's new initiative targets unlawful suppression tactics like the ones she faced in her gubernatorial race.
How States Can Improve Care for Direct Care Workers
A new report offers recommendations for state policy makers looking to strengthen the backbone of the care economy.
The Government Relies on False “Evidence” Against Migrants
Border agents are falsely accusing immigrants of being gang members.