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The Fifth-Graders Who Put Mexican Repatriation Back Into History Books
When a California history class noticed the US 1930s Mexican Repatriation was left out of the curriculum, they decided to take it up with the state Legislature.
Teamsters United One Step Closer
Teamster leadership nominees and their supporters are out seeking votes among the union's 1.3 million members.
Chefs Get Creative About Restaurant Food Waste
For chefs, reducing food waste is becoming business as usual. Not only does it help the bottom line, it saves resources all along the food supply chain.
Anti-Abortion Groups Sue for Right to “Counsel” Patients Entering Clinics
Anti-abortion groups are reasserting their claim that the First Amendment allows them to “counsel” patients entering clinics.
Ohio Residents Clash With State and County Government in Fight to Ban Fracking Via the Ballot
For years, local Ohioans have been told by courts and elected officials that they have no control over fracking.
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The Surprise Weapon in Detroit’s Battle Against Gentrification
The Illuminate Literacy project encourages neighborhood youth to hold onto their identities and histories by expressing themselves in words.
Exposure on Tap: Drinking Water as an Overlooked Source of Lead
Unlike most water contaminants, lead gets into water after it leaves a water treatment plant.
Most Known Donors to Conservative “Independent Women’s Voice” Organization Are Men
New research shows that the overwhelming majority of its known donors are men. Very rich men.
The Trump Campaign’s Surprising $8.4 Million Expenditure
The Trump campaign filed its latest campaign finance reports last week, and the largest expense — “digital and online advertising” surprised a lot of reporters.
NASA Study Confirms Methane Pollution From Oil and Gas
Last week, NASA released a follow-up study on its 2014 report that exposed a huge methane hotspot looming over the Four Corners.