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Despite Senate Inquiry Into Potential Conflicts of Interest, FERC Approves Spectra Energy’s Pipeline
The Atlantic Bridge pipeline project is the construction of a natural gas compressor station in the town of Weymouth, Massachusetts.
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Gaps in Lead Screening Policies Across States Put Our Children at Risk
Elevated lead exposure in a significant number of US children is going undetected, says report.
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Betsy DeVos Ethics Report Reveals Ties to Student Debt Collection Firm
Public education advocates are demanding another hearing on Trump nominee for Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos, after the release of her ethics report.
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What It Takes to Get Women Out of Prison — and Stay Out
The rate of women in US prisons is growing faster than men. But in New Orleans, one group is successfully tackling sentencing for drug use and sex work.
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Teens Report Onslaught of Bullying During Divisive Election
In a survey of 50,000 teens, some 70 percent reported abusive behavior across months of a notably angry presidential campaign.
Senate Setback for Move to Give FBI More Warrantless Spying Powers
Congress is backing off from a push to grant the Federal Bureau of Investigations more warrantless surveillance powers.
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Mayors and Activists Revolt Against Trump’s “Muslim Ban” Executive Order
Muslim groups and immigration activists across the US are coordinating mass protests against Trump's Muslim ban.
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As End of DACA Looms, Colleges and Organizers Ramp Up Efforts to Protect Undocumented Students
Colleges across the US are hunkering down to resist any attempts to deport undocumented students.
Trump Greenlights Dakota Access and Keystone XL Pipelines
Environmentalists, indigenous activists vow to “resist with all of their power.”
Trump’s Pick for Budget Adviser Once Called Social Security and Medicaid “Unconstitutional“
The Office of Management and Budget issues Presidential veto threats for legislation winding its way through Congress.