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The Real Reason to Worry About Immigrant Voting
Hint: It has nothing to do with Trump's “rigged election” allegations.
The Pillaging of Nicaragua’s Bosawás Biosphere Reserve
Violent expansion of the agricultural frontier in Nicaragua has produced devastating consequences.
One Year Since Settlement, Long-Term Solitary Drops 99 Percent at Pelican Bay Prison
The number of people held in the Pelican Bay SHU for more than 10 years has dropped by 99 percent.
Trump and Clinton Camps Are Engaging in Super PAC Coordination, Says Watchdog Group
The Campaign Legal Center and other campaign finance experts are asking the FEC to enforce the rules against coordination.
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For-Profit Colleges Stay Quietly on Offense
For-profit colleges donated more than $1.4 million to federal candidates, parties and elected officials during 2016.
Regulation of Prison Phone Calls Sweeps the Nation
Legislative actions to reduce exorbitant costs for phone calls from prison signal a small shift toward reform.
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Environmental Official Murdered in Brazilian Amazon
Environmental official Luiz Alberto Araujo, shot dead after he assisted in illegal logging investigations.
Another Victory for Workers in Seattle — This Time It’s Their Schedules
Service and retail workers will finally get reasonable shift schedules, along with their $15-an-hour minimum wage.
Canadian Supreme Court Prepares to Hear Inuit Case With Global Implications
After years of struggle against Big Oil, the Inuit people of Clyde River will have their day in court on November 30.
Going Deep Into the Oak Leaf Saga: Things Get Funky at the Nexus of Mobile Homes and Affordable Housing
Spend a minute inside Victor Johanson's single-wide trailer, and three things become clear.