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Activists Are Pushing to Remove Donor Influence From College Campuses
A model developed by the student-led activist group UnKoch My Campus will be invaluable in this effort.
Chelsea Manning Is Jailed After Refusal to Answer Questions
Army whistleblower Chelsea Manning expressed no regrets Thursday when she revealed that she faces a contempt hearing.
Atlantic Coast Pipeline Offers Only Two Dozen Permanent Jobs
The 17,000 jobs advertised for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline don't stand up to scrutiny.
Big Pharma Gave Money to Patient Advocacy Groups Opposing Medicare Changes
About half of the groups representing patients have received funding from the pharmaceutical industry.
Trump Ends Rule Requiring US to Disclose Number of Civilians Killed by Drones
The Trump administration will be able to continue expanding the use of drone strikes with even less oversight.
US Oil and Gas Production Soars in Trump’s Second Year
The rush to drill positions the U.S. for long-term oil and gas use rather than a transition to renewables.
ICE’s Human Smuggling Initiative Targeted Parents and Children
ICE used unaccompanied minors as bait to find and arrest undocumented immigrants.
21 Attorneys General File Suit Against Trump Attack on Abortion
The suit alleges that Trump's domestic gag rule interferes with the doctor-patient relationship.
Alabama Judge Lets Boyfriend Sue Abortion Clinic With Fetus as Co-Plaintiff
This comes four months after Alabama passed Amendment 2, which gives fetuses the same legal rights as a person.
Defense Contractors Cited for Endangering Workers Continue to Win Big Business
Of 192 defense contractors reviewed by the Government Accountability Office, 52 were cited for serious violations.