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The Long Fight to Use Student IDs to Vote in North Carolina
The state passed the U.S.'s most suppressive voter ID law, which excluded student IDs as a valid form of identification.
Betsy DeVos Held in Contempt of Court for Predatory Loan-Collecting Practices
The Education Department was fined $100,000 for violating an order to stop collecting payments from defrauded students.
Chilean Protesters Report Sexual Assault by Military and Riot Police
Sexual violence remains a weapon against women during moments of intense repression.
Jared Kushner’s Company Accused of Violations Over Rodent-Infested Buildings
Maryland's attorney general says Jared Kushner's company used “deceptive practices” and cheated tenants.
House Democrats Demand Action Against Republicans Who Mobbed Impeachment Hearing
Dozens of Republicans barged into a closed-door impeachment hearing yesterday.
Shocking Testimony From Diplomat Shows Trump Demanded Quid Pro Quo
The testimony puts Republicans, who have been defending Trump, in a bind.
Sanders Vows to End Prosecution of Whistleblowers Under Espionage Act
Edward Snowden, who was charged with Espionage Act violations, tweeted a simple response to Sanders's pledge: “Whoa.”
New Data Show Severity of Water Contamination in Poor Neighborhoods
A new report highlights the glaring injustice inherent in the U.S.'s drinking water systems.
Despite Promises, Trump’s Asylum Ban Could Apply Retroactively
Thousands of migrants who agreed to wait in Mexico for their asylum hearings are finding out they may not qualify.
Goodbye DARE — More Schools Are Embracing Realistic Drug Education
Some educators are abandoning scare tactics and turning to harm reduction.