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Solitary Confinement Can Lead to a Life Sentence in Prison
When people placed in solitary confinement respond with psychological distress, they often face extended punishment.
Koch Brothers Float Possibility of Backing Congressional Democrats in 2020
The Koch brothers have come into conflict with President Donald Trump.
As New Pipeline Battle Looms, Texas Moves Toward Criminalizing Pipeline Protest
Kinder Morgan’s Permian Highway Pipeline is a highway to the next extinction event literally fueled by the last one.
There Is Bipartisan Support to Stop Trump From Selling Arms to Saudi Arabia
A Republican and a Democratic senator join forces to introduce a bill they hope will check Trump's power.
DNC Chair Says Hosting 2020 Debate on Climate Crisis “Not Practical”
Chairman Tom Perez's remarks provoked further outrage from grassroots groups demanding a climate-specific debate.
Churches Wipe Out Millions in Medical Debt for Others
Eighteen churches have been able to abolish $34.4 million of debt since the start of 2018.
Trump Attempted to Suppress State Department Analyst’s Testimony on Climate Crisis
Intelligence analyst Rod Schoonover's was allowed to testify, but his testimony was not submitted into the record.
World of Influence: A Guide to Trump’s Foreign Business Interests
Donald Trump continues to make money from properties and licensing deals in nearly two dozen countries around the world.
Court to Big Fracking Company: Trespassing Still Exists — Even for You
In a key property rights decision, two West Virginia residents scored a rare victory from the state Supreme Court.
Buildings Are Hazardous to Migratory Birds, But There Are Solutions
As many as 1 billion birds die in the U.S. each year from building collisions.