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Putting the Spotlight on Women Migrant Workers
The hardships faced by women migrants, who disproportionately bear the brunt of discrimination at work, are often swept under the rug.
“Stop-and-Frisk” for Caregivers: How Expanded Mandated Reporting Laws Hurt Families
Universal mandatory reporting laws increase complaints but do not reduce violence against children, research shows.
Pastor Leads Lawsuit Opposing Bayou Bridge Pipeline to Protect Louisiana Cancer Alley Community
Is the love of money so strong that industry leaders and politicians are willing to let people die in order to get it?
Protesters Cry “Shame!” Outside Presidential Reelection Fundraiser at Trump Hotel
The event was projected to raise as much as $10 million for Trump's reelection campaign and for the Republican National Committee.
Trump Picks DAPL Lobbyist to Oversee EPA Water Safety in Same Week He Rolls Back Water Safeguards
Trump has tapped a former lobbyist with deep ties to a fossil fuel advocacy group.
Republicans Have Trifecta Control of 25 States and Need Six More to Call for a Constitutional Convention
Historian Nancy MacLean says much of the radical right's agenda is being pursued at the state level.
Hand Soap and Toothpaste Are Exposing Kids to Increasing Levels of a Controversial Endocrine Disrupter
Are the anti-bacterial benefits worth the risk?
Senate Health Bill Would Kill Essential Home Care Jobs
The legislation would devastate a fast-growing workforce and the millions of elderly and disabled Americans who rely on home care services.
Blackfeet Researcher Leads Her Tribe Back to Traditional Foods
Native youth are learning to integrate local foods back into their daily lives.
Meeting the Needs of Homeless Youth: Public Schools Are Doing What Government Won’t Do Directly
Lack of government support for families in need is forcing public schools to find ways to support homeless students.