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181 Nations Voted to Help Refugees. Only Hungary and US Voted “No.”
The United States was an outlier at the UN General Assembly in rejecting a framework to coordinate aid to refugees.
Chuck Schumer Refuses to Endorse Medicare for All
Schumer's refusal comes after a federal judge deemed the Affordable Care Act unconstitutional.
Superbugs Plague Afghan Hospitals
Afghan citizens are already dying because of the war, but drug resistance will mean even more deaths.
Truckers Spend the Holidays Driving Too Much for Too Little Pay
It’s not uncommon for a driver to work 50 hours and earn $0.
Living Near Oil and Gas Wells Linked to Increase in Cardiovascular Disease
People who live near oil and gas operations are more likely to have early indicators of cardiovascular disease
A Controversial Operation Tricked Veterans Into Lobbying for Saudi Arabia
A controversial operation allegedly ensnared veterans into lobbying on behalf of Saudi Arabia in 2017.
Climate Scientist Declares: “I’ve Never Been as Worried as I Am Today”
Scientist Hans Joachim Schellnhuber warns that extreme weather will wreak havoc across the globe.
Left-Wing Disaster Relief Efforts Spread Goodwill for Socialism
Where FEMA has failed victims, left-wing groups are offering direct aid and drawing attention to climate change.
Senate Votes to End US Role in Yemen War
In a resounding rebuke to Trump, the Senate voted 56-41 to end US support of the Saudi war.
The Trump Administration Is Getting Sued for Failing to Protect Giraffes
Animal advocacy and conservation organizations are taking the Trump administration to court.