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Supreme Court Takes First Abortion Rights Case With Kavanaugh on the Bench
This will test the strength of Chief Justice John Roberts’s stated dedication to upholding Supreme Court precedent.
“Environmentally Friendly” Charcoal Is Subsidizing Destruction of Gran Chaco
Purchases of charcoal indirectly contribute to the destruction of South America's second-largest forest.
Extractive Industries Are Fueling Violence Against Indigenous Women
Resource extraction takes a toll on more than just the economy and the environment.
Trump Opens 725,000 Acres of California’s Coast to Fossil Fuel Drilling
The move ends a five-year moratorium on leasing federal land in California to fossil fuel companies.
The US Border Security Industry Could Be Worth $740 Billion by 2023
Much of the funding is plowed into public-private contract deals with large firms.
Companies Are Luring Mexicans Across the US Border to Donate Blood Plasma
The U.S. has comparatively loose standards for monitoring the health of blood plasma donors.
There Could Be a Second Whistleblower on Trump’s Dealings With Ukraine
The second official is considering coming forward and speaking to Congress, according to The New York Times.
How a Tech Firm Helped Power One of the Largest Workplace Raids in ICE History
The tech giant Palantir’s software played a role in an immigration raid that saw almost 700 people arrested in August.
Job Growth Remains Slow in September
The economy added 136,000 jobs in September -- considerably lower than the 179,000 average for the last year.
ACLU Is Suing Trump Officials on Behalf of Traumatized Separated Families
Trump's administration separated thousands more children from their parents than was previously known.