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US Beekeepers File Suit Against EPA Charging “Illegal” Approval of Insecticide
Scientists have warned that sulfoxaflor is part of the massive pollinator die-off across the U.S.
Job Growth Slows to 130,000 in August
The number of jobs added is down from an average of 173,000 over the last year, though wage growth has risen slightly.
The FBI Is Monitoring Immigration Activists as Violent “Extremists”
A memo from the FBI's Phoenix office claims immigration activists may seek “armed conflict,” citing no evidence.
Protests Erupt Outside Fundraiser for Biden Co-Hosted by Natural Gas Executives
Biden decided to attend the fundraiser, despite news of the co-host's deep ties to the fossil fuel industry.
Global Renewable Energy Has Quadrupled Over the Past Decade
Despite growth in clean energy, we can't afford to be complacent: Fossil fuel emissions have also risen.
It’s Time for Migrants Facing Deportation to Have Free Legal Counsel
Some city and state governments have invested millions in pro bono “rapid response” legal aid for migrants.
As Drug War Rages, Most People Who Need Treatment Don’t Get It
A focus on drug-supply reduction and aggressive law enforcement is undermining addiction treatment.
More Than 30 Groups Demand Law Enforcement Ban on Facial Recognition Technology
The coalition warns that the technology poses a threat to privacy and security, particularly in communities of color.
NRA Attacks Walmart After It Cracks Down on Ammo Sales and Open-Carry
The pro-gun lobby attacked the U.S.’s biggest retailer over new policies in the wake of recent mass shootings.
Trump Promises a “Phenomenal” Health Plan. What Does That Mean?
Likely elements of the plan are already in plain sight -- in executive actions and in the president’s budget proposal.