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As the Industry Declines, Private Prisons Form Advocacy Group
The private prison industry has formed a new lobbying group called the Day 1 Alliance.
WATCH LIVE: Day 1 of Trump Impeachment Hearings
The public testimony will put “a human face on” what the witnesses have already said behind closed doors.
Global Inaction on Climate Change Could Wipe Out Emperor Penguins
Emperor penguins could virtually disappear by 2100 due to loss of Antarctic sea ice.
Leaked Emails Reveal Trump Aide Stephen Miller’s Affinity for White Nationalism
The emails showcase the extremist ideology that undergirds the anti-immigrant policies he has helped create.
Catastrophic Wildfires Threaten Sydney, Australia, as Government Backs Coal
A new report finds that Australia’s emissions are increasing and there's no plan to rein them in.
Judge Appointed by Trump Dismisses President’s Tax Return Lawsuit
Trump had sued New York to preemptively block House Democrats from requesting his returns under a new state law.
The U Visa Is Meant to Protect Immigrants, But Police Are Undermining It
Attempts by crime victims to apply for the visa are routinely undermined by law enforcement agencies.
Trump Administration Proposes Charging Refugees Asylum Fees
The Trump administration could make the U.S. one of four countries in the world that charge asylum seekers for entry.
Millions Call on Texas Governor to Halt Execution of Rodney Reed
Reed was convicted of raping and murdering Stacey Stites in 1996, but her fiancé has since confessed to the crimes.
Progressive Prosecutor Movement Scores Major Victory in San Francisco DA Race
Chesa Boudin, backed by Black Lives Matter co-founders, is a public defender and the son of incarcerated parents.