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The Global Extinction Rebellion Begins
Activists in the UK are channeling their horror about the climate emergency into a global movement for survival.
Trump DOJ Argues “No Journalist Has First Amendment Right to Enter White House”
Thirteen news organizations, including Fox News, have declared their support of CNN's lawsuit against the White House.
Landowners Fight the Bayou Bridge Pipeline in Court
Landowners say oil pipeline companies should not seize their property for private gain.
Forty-Eight Dead and Counting From California’s Deadliest Wildfire
The Camp Fire's size and intensity is proving what climate science has been saying all along.
Pricey Precision Medicine Is Financially Toxic for Cancer Patients
Medical treatments targeting DNA in tumor cells are celebrated, but insurers often won’t cover the skyrocketing cost.
11,000 Votes May Be Missing in Florida Congressional Race
As Florida heads for multiple recounts, data from Broward County once again reveals irregularities in all races.
California Wildfires Hit Grim Record Amid Trump’s Clueless Tweets
The Camp Fire in California has topped the state's record for most destructive fire.
Should Your Birthday Determine Whether You Are Sentenced to Die in Prison?
In Pennsylvania alone, 2,723 people who entered prison between the ages of 18 and 25 are sentenced to die in prison.
In Iowa, Groundbreaking Undergrad Workers Union Keeps Growing
Despite being founded on the basis of social justice, Grinnell College is trying to bust its unions.
Forty-Two Percent of Children Under 5 Live in a Child Care “Desert”
There are more than four infants and toddlers in need of care for every one spot in a licensed center.