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Maine Expands Access to Abortion
Maine joins the handful of states that are shoring up abortion rights ahead of expected Supreme Court challenge.
Civil Rights Groups Have Been Warning Facebook About Hate Speech for Years
Facebook says it prohibits hate in secret groups, but it won’t discuss how it moderated the Border Patrol posts.
Trump DOJ Is Still Reviewing “All Available Options” to Revive Census Question
The court filing came after Trump said he was considering an executive order.
Job Growth Bounces Back in June, But Unemployment Edges Upward
While job numbers bounce back from May, wage growth appears to be slowing rather than accelerating.
Anchorage Hits 90 Degrees for First Time in Recorded History
The record heat forced officials to cancel planned Fourth of July firework celebrations due to wildfire concerns.
The Nonprofits and Businesses Making Millions From Detaining Migrant Children
Here are the 61 vendors making money from migrant children operations.
Journalists, Pundits and Retired Politicians Put on a Show for Lobbyists
It’s become remarkably common for lobbying groups to pay astronomical sums to insiders who drive news coverage.
A Former Industry Insider Reveals How Drug Companies Jack Up Prices
Frances Leath no longer works in management for Eli Lilly and Company, but she keeps tabs on the company.
Making Sure the Census Counts Indian Country
Undercounting in the last census adversely affected tribal governments' funding.
Trump Blames Migrants for Appalling Conditions at Border Patrol Migrant Jails
Critics slammed the president's tweet as a particularly “monstrous” example of victim blaming.