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ICE Officers Told to Take Action Against All Undocumented Immigrants Encountered While on Duty
A directive from the head of ICE's enforcement unit appears to push for tougher action than the Trump administration has publicly promised.
Dahr Jamail | The GOP’s Health Care Legislation Is Cruel and Punitive, Doctors Say
The GOP's health plan and discussion around it is both appalling and embarrassing, say health care professionals.
Census Challenges Jeopardize Efforts Toward Greater Equity in the South
Recent developments at the Census Bureau have raised concerns about the accuracy of the upcoming count.
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Denver to Get Its First Tiny House Village for the Homeless
This month, 14 Denver residents will be moving into their newly-built tiny homes as members of the Beloved Community Village.
New Study Undercuts Trump FCC Chair’s Justification for Rolling Back Net Neutrality
An influential paper cited by FCC Chairman Ajit Pai in his campaign against net neutrality has been found to be “riddled with factual errors.”
ExxonMobil Talks a Good Game, but It’s Still Funding Climate Science Deniers
Executives claim support for a federal carbon tax and the Paris agreement, but the checkbook ledger tells a different story.
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As Habitat Fragmentation Increases, So Does Extinction Risk
Higher levels of fragmentation predict greater risk of extinction.
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Does the Militarization of Police Lead to More People Killed? Research Says Yes
A new study indicates that militarized police forces are more likely to deploy violent tactics against people and even pets.
Election Experts See Flaws in Trump Voter Commission’s Plan to Smoke Out Fraud
Experts say that running states' voter rolls against federal databases will result in thousands of errors and could distort fraud.
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June Jobs Report Signals There Is More Room for Growth
The unemployment rate rose very slightly to 4.4 percent in June.