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Trump Campaign Ran Over 2,000 Ads Warning of Immigrant “Invasion” Before El Paso
The suspected Texas gunman echoed Trump’s rhetoric when he said the shooting was a response to the invasion of Texas.
Drugmakers Master Rolling Out Their Own Generics to Stifle Competition
Big brand companies producing authorized generics maximize their profits by appearing to compete with themselves.
Opponents Delay $1.25 Billion Plastics Factory in Louisiana
If built, the 250-acre complex would release some 300 tons of toxic air emissions per year.
Puerto Rico’s Senate Sues Over Appointment of New Governor Pierluisi
Juan González discusses developments in Puerto Rico.
Ocasio-Cortez Responds to Photo of McConnell Supporters Groping Cutout
The photo of Mitch McConnell supporters groping a cutout of AOC went viral.
Will Banning Single-Family Zoning Make for More Affordable Homes?
Minneapolis changed its zoning rules in an attempt to undo decades of segregation.
Native People Across the Pacific Are Resisting Dispossession of Sacred Land
Indigenous people in Hawai‘i, Guam and Okinawa are finding common cause in opposing the forces of empire.
Puerto Rico’s New Governor Helped Plunge the Island Into Crisis
Ex-lobbyist Pedro Pierluisi’s conflicts of interest raise questions about his fitness to serve on behalf of the public.
Mexico Plans Legal Action Against US After Six Citizens Killed in El Paso
Mexico is investigating who is responsible for selling the weapon used and may try to extradite the suspected shooter.
Why Are Harmful Flame-Retardant Chemicals Still Showing Up in Children’s Toys?
Some harmful chemicals in recycled plastics can be traced to electronics recycling.