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Under Tariff Pressure From the US, Mexico Detains Migrant Activists
Supporters of the activists say Mexico is attempting to deter caravans and dissuade people from accompanying migrants.
GOP Paid Millions to Operative Who Pushed Census Question Aimed to Help “Whites”
Thomas Hofeller, who devised the census citizenship question, was on the Republican Party payroll.
Trump’s EPA Is Letting “Forever Chemicals” Into Our Food, Experts Say
Public health watchdogs said the government must take swift action to limit human exposure to PFAS chemicals.
Energy Department Redefines High-Level Nuclear Waste to Save Disposal Costs
Under the new rules, the waste can now be stored in shallow pits that may leak into the surrounding soil.
Virginia Thomas, Clarence Thomas’s Wife, Is Launching Nonprofit to Protect Trump
Thomas plans to launch a pro-Trump PAC and 501(c)(4) nonprofit, extending her conservative reach.
Workers With Disabilities Are Making Cents Per Hour — and It’s Legal
Under a 1938 labor law, people with disabilities are paying the economic price while major corporations get rich.
DNC Faces Outrage as It Announces It Will Not Host 2020 Debate on Climate Crisis
The Democratic National Committee will punish candidates who attend a climate debate hosted by any other organization.
What Happens When Native Women Come Forward With Harassment Complaints
Constitutional reform and updated laws are needed to combat sexual harassment and assault in Indian Country.
Pharma Giant Johnson & Johnson Continues Lobbying as Lawsuits Pile On
This is not the first time the company has battled lawsuits accusing it of failing to give consumers proper warnings.
Groundbreaking Reforms Could Finally Grant Protections to Farmworkers
A landmark court ruling and a new labor law may finally grant New York farmworkers the protections they need.