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Plagued by Misconduct Claims, Will Columbus’s Vice Unit Be Held Accountable?
The Columbus Police Department is under FBI investigation for multiple abuses of power.
What Is a Marginal Tax Rate? The Rich Are Misleading You.
Most people don’t understand how tax rates work, and the wealthy are exploiting that lack of knowledge.
Pressure Builds for Senate Democrats to Stonewall Bills That Don’t End Shutdown
At least 10 senators have publicly vowed to stand with the progressive grassroots and block legislation.
Energy Transfer Opens Mariner East 2 Pipeline Amid Hazard Worries, Investigation
Mariner East 2 has proved to be one of Pennsylvania's most troubling pipeline projects.
Standing Rock’s Surprising Legacy: A Push for Public Banks
Here’s what a city needs, and could gain, from municipal banking.
Senators Push Bill to Punish Boycotts of Israel Amid Shutdown
The legislation would give states more legal authority to punish companies that participate in the BDS movement.
Louisiana Sheriff Ordered to Releases Records on Visit to Standing Rock
“We saw a dangerous blurring of the lines between law enforcement and private corporations at Standing Rock."
Trump’s EPA Is Undermining New Law to Regulate Chemicals
The EPA has taken steps that undermine almost everything the Toxic Substance Control Act was meant to achieve.
Economy Adds 312,000 Jobs in December and Wage Growth Creeps Upward
In spite of the strong job growth, the unemployment rate edged up to 3.9 percent.
Louisiana Offers Fossil Fuel Exporter Largest Local Tax Giveaway in History
Louisiana plans to collect no property tax from the $15.2 billion Driftwood liquefied natural gas export terminal.