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Hurricane Michael: Floridians Paying for Governor Scott’s Climate Denialism
A climate change-denying Gov. Scott has put ill-prepared Floridians at great risk from this catastrophic storm.
A Majority of Veterans Want Troops to Return From Afghanistan
Less than one in four veterans say the war in Afghanistan has been successful.
As Midterms Approach, Fast Food Workers Plan Strikes in Battleground States
"We’re here to get rid of corrupt officials who are anti-worker and anti-union.”
Far-Right Demagogue Follows Rousseff’s Ouster and Lula’s Jailing in Brazil
Far-right leader Jair Bolsonaro won a decisive victory in Sunday’s presidential election in Brazil.
Organizers Say Kavanaugh Isn’t “Above the Law” as Petitions to Impeach Him Surge
One petition is already surging toward its goal of 200,000 signatures after it was launched over the weekend.
Florida, Georgia, North Carolina Still Purging Voters at High Rates
A report found that voter purges increased in the 2016 election. Now, new numbers offer cause for alarm about 2018.
Earth’s Ice Loss “Is a Nuclear Explosion of Geologic Change”
A study shows that 3 trillion tons of ice have disappeared into the oceans since 1992.
GOP’s Brian Kemp Purged 1 in 10 Georgia Voters: I’ve Got the Names
Stacey Abrams’ GOP opponent used his power as Secretary of State to purge 1 in 10 Georgia voters. Here's his hit list.
The Fight to Reverse the Food Stamp Ban for People With Felony Drug Convictions
Families in poverty are fighting to remove the barriers to accessing the safety nets they need.
Humans, Fish and Other Animals Are Consuming Microfibers in Our Food and Water
As tiny fibers shed from synthetic textiles invade our bodies, researchers scramble to identify potential threats.