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More Climate Lawsuits Could Spur Federal Legislation and a Just Transition
Municipalities are increasingly suing Big Oil at the state level to recover costs related to climate change.
Trump Retweets Article Outing Name of Alleged Ukraine Whistleblower
Legal experts say that “outing” a whistleblower likely amounts to a violation of federal law.
World’s 500 Richest People Gained $1.2 Trillion in Wealth in 2019
The analysis comes as Democratic presidential candidates have made tackling inequality a key of their policy platforms.
Black Mothers Are Treated Less for Postpartum Depression Than Other Moms
Some Black women fear seeking care at the risk having their families torn apart by child welfare.
Fossil Fuel Knocks the Wind Out of Renewable Energy Movement in Ohio
Fossil fuel interests are pouring money into undermining Ohio's wind-energy movement.
Sanders Polling Surge Forces Democratic Establishment to Take Him Seriously
Some within the Democratic establishment concede that Sen. Bernie Sanders could ultimately win the party's nomination.
Reports That Bloomberg’s Campaign Exploited Women’s Prison Labor Spark Outrage
Incarcerated women were paid as little as $1.45 an hour to call voters.
As Cities Subsidize Billions for Developers, Teachers Ask, “What About Us?”
Educators are rallying against economic development programs they say benefit corporations at the expense of schools.
Judiciary Committee Says New Testimony Could Lead to Second Impeachment of Trump
Former White House counsel Don McGahn's testimony could produce new evidence that Trump obstructed investigations.
This Turkish Chef Is Fighting Climate Change With the Help of Syrian Refugees
They are helping farming in southeastern Turkey become more resilient to climate change by using traditional knowledge.