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How Trump’s New “Election Integrity” Appointee Has Unleashed Chaos on Elections in the South
Kris Kobach has had an effect on elections around the South by injecting legal wrangling, misinformation and confusion into electoral processes.
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How Electric Utility Customers Are Forced to Fund the Edison Electric Institute and Other Political Organizations
Utilities should have to disclose the exact benefits that their political industry associations confer to ratepayers.
“Clean This Place, Don’t Displace”: Activists Battle for Environmental Justice in Washington, DC
Following the People's Climate March, Washington, DC residents have redoubled their fight for better air quality.
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FCC Chair Ajit Pai Tips First Domino in Play Toward Internet Dystopia
With the FCC under Republican control, there's little standing in the way of Ajit Pai being able to dismantle previous internet protections.
Trump’s New Bank Regulator: Lawyer Who Helped Banks Charge More Fees
Keith Noreika helped big banks avoid state laws protecting consumers, now has the power to override those state laws.
By Delaying Chemical Safety Rule, Pruitt Endangers First Responders and Refinery Towns
The US refinery industry has three to four times the accident rate of Europe where regulations are more stringent.
“Whatever Is Ahead of Me Is Far More Important Than the Past”: Chelsea Manning Is Free
“I'm figuring things out right now — which is exciting, awkward, fun, and all new for me,” said Manning.
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Wage Theft Is Costing Workers $50 Billion a Year in Stolen Pay
Even when workers win judgments in court, owners often claim they lack the assets to pay.
Protected Species in Gulf of Mexico Could Take Decades to Recover From Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
The Deepwater Horizon oil spill killed thousands of marine mammals and sea turtles in the gulf.
Amid Scandal-Plagued Week, Trump Agenda Looks in Trouble
Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said that Trump's proposed “border adjustment tax” stands little chance of being approved by the upper chamber.