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Harvard Grad Workers Are Striking Over Medical Debt and Sexual Harassment
Harvard is the world’s wealthiest university, but grad student workers are struggling.
Despite Strong Job Growth, Wage Growth Isn’t Accelerating
Many workers seem to remain insecure about their employment prospects.
Trump-Appointed Judges Will Imperil Progressive Change “for as Long as We Live”
One in five federal judges is now a Trump appointee.
BP Challenged Over Ads That Mislead Consumers About Its Polluting Portfolio
A formal complaint against BP alleges that its ads misrepresent its level of commitment to tackling climate change.
Fastest-Growing DC Lobbying Firms Benefit From Trump Ties
At least 22 lobbying firms saw revenue more than double in the Trump era compared to the previous three years.
Trump Quietly Provides Offshore Drilling Industry Sweetheart Giveaway
Federal officials are offering companies a discount on the fees they pay the government to drill in the Gulf of Mexico.
DeVos Accused of Scheming to Stop Next President From Canceling Student Debt
The plan involves turning the Federal Student Aid office into a new and supposedly independent federal agency.
Mexican Immigration Officials Destroy Asylum Seekers’ Tents
Officials used machetes to destroy tents in a refugee camp in Matamoros, Mexico.
As Abortion Access Dwindles, App Offers Safe and Discreet Options
The Safe Abortion app was created to offer a way for people to learn about their medical options safely and discreetly.
Catholic Ban on Contraception Is Driving Doctors to Fabricate Diagnoses
Catholic hospital staff are forced to concoct diagnoses of heavy periods and severe cramps to justify prescriptions.