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GOP Plan to “Protect” People With Pre-existing Conditions Falls Short
Republicans are backing a bill they say will keep people covered if the ACA is destroyed. Don't believe them.
Justice Department Will Release Mueller’s Report This Thursday
It's the first step in what will be a lengthy battle with Democrats over how much of the report will be made public.
US Military Base Threatens Biodiversity in Okinawa
Construction of the airbase is moving ahead despite decades of protest and certain environmental devastation.
In Face of Death Threats, Omar Says We Must Confront White Nationalism
After many threats on her life, Rep. Ilhan Omar speaks out.
ICE Detainees Face Severe Shortage of Medical and Mental Health Care
Gross mistreatment has been found in many ICE facilities belonging under the GEO Group.
Texas Is Poised to Make It Easier to Jail People for Voting Errors
The legislation is part of a wave of bills meant to criminalize voting mistakes in the name of voter fraud.
The Trump Administration Has Thrown Out Protections for Migratory Birds
The reinterpretation of the bird law by the administration may run afoul of long-standing treaties.
To Survive in Texas, Black Bears Need an Open Border
Experts fear that a border wall between the United States and Mexico would end the recovery of black bears in Texas.
World Bank, Now Led by Trump Pick, Ramps Up Fossil Fuel Development
While the influential development bank has scaled up clean energy finance, fossil fuels still got a larger backing.
Georgia Joins National Anti-Abortion Onslaught With “Heartbeat Ban”
Advocates fear this law will exacerbate Georgia's already inexcusably high maternal mortality rate.