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Activists Draw Their Own Electoral Map to End Racial Gerrymandering
Tired of being used as demographic bargaining chips, marginalized communities are creating their own electoral maps.
Democrats Face Ire for Letting GOP Ram Through Six More Right-Wing Judges
Republicans took advantage of the opening left by Democrats after a so-called “truce.”
The Environment Is on the November Ballot — Here’s What’s at Stake and Where
A handful of statewide ballot initiatives will test whether states can effectively counter environmental rollbacks.
Do You Live in a Chemical Disaster Danger Zone?
Trump's EPA has made several attempts to block or delay improved safety rules for chemical facilities.
Critics Say Trump’s New Rule on Drug-Pricing Disclosure Doesn’t Go Far Enough
Drug pricing is a top issue in the run-up to the midterm elections.
Native Women Are Running for Office in Record Numbers
Three Native women are running for governor, and 31 are running for seats in state legislatures.
Black Domestic Workers Demand Better Pay, Professionalism and Respect
A new report shines light on health care workers in Durham and Atlanta.
ICE Gave $185 Million Deal to Defense Contractor Under Investigation
Some of the children held in the office buildings were separated from their families under the “zero tolerance" policy.
Illinois Prisons Sued for Unconstitutional Ban on LGBTQ Literature
Such censorship further enhances isolation, which is particularly acute for LGBTQ prisoners.
As US-Backed War in Yemen Raged, UAE Hired US Mercenaries to Kill Yemeni Leaders
A new investigation reveals that the United Arab Emirates hired US mercenaries to carry out assassinations in Yemen.