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United Nations Agency Criticizes Carbon Offsets
The UN Environment Programme is now criticizing a strategy it had supported for two decades.
Kochs’ Dark-Money Network Bankrolls Right-Wing “Free Speech Crisis” on Campuses
Right-wing groups with funding from the Koch brothers have sought to create space on campuses for white nationalists.
The Trump Administration Is Escalating Its War on Federal Workers
Department of Veterans Affairs management is attempting to undo labor rights of federal workers.
Warren Overtakes Progressive Rival Sanders in Trio of Recent Polls
Is this a sign that Warren could be winning over progressive voters?
Mike Pompeo Blames Iran for Tanker Attack Without Single Shred of Evidence
Pompeo's statement only served to move the U.S. and Iran closer to a military conflict.
Trump 2020 Campaign Ad Payments Hidden by Layers of Shell Companies
One of the companies is alleged to have facilitated illegal coordination between his campaign and the NRA.
Transgender Women Challenge State Laws Blocking Name Changes
Barriers against legal name changes take a heavy toll on criminalized transgender people both in and out of prison.
As Deficit Skyrockets, Author of GOP Tax Cuts Admits Bill May Not Pay Off
Rep. Kevin Brady, who wrote the Republican tax bill of 2017, admits it's “hard to know” whether the tax cuts will work.
Warren, Sanders Call to Impeach After Trump Welcomes Dirt From Foreign Powers
Fifty-nine House Democrats and one Republican support launching impeachment proceedings against President Trump.
Pennsylvania Bill Aims to Shift Water Clean-Up Costs From Residents to Polluters
At least eight states either have policies in place or are pursuing policies related to PFAS chemicals.