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Texas’ Draconian “Sanctuary City” Ban Draws Protests, Lawsuits
Texas' SB4 is the harshest and most sweeping anti-sanctuary law yet, creating a litany of new rules around immigration enforcement.
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Oysters vs. Oil: Hilcorp Energy Company’s Bayou Battle
Hilcorp's drilling barge and tugboats cut channels into the seafloor, destroying the oyster beds and smothering the shellfish.
Trump Unveils Air Traffic Privatization Plan, Amid Push to Sell Transportation Infrastructure to Corporate America
President Trump did not reveal many details, simply stating that he would be “proposing new principles to Congress.”
Africa Drives Global Action Against Mercury Use
Olubunmi Olusanya of the Federal Ministry of Environment, Nigeria, is keen on phasing out mercury-added products.
US Congressman Calls for Holy War Against “Islamic Horror,” Says “Kill All” Suspects
A freshman lawmaker reacted to the attacks in London over the weekend by calling for violence against Muslims.
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New Report Shows Corporations and Western Governments Continue to Profit From Looting of Africa
In 2015, $203 billion was taken from African nations.
Trump’s Budget Axes Campus-Based Child Care for Low-Income Students
Parents enrolled in college would lose a child care program aimed at helping them graduate under Trump budget.
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Awareness of the Criminalization of Survivors Is Increasing — Has It Entered the Courtroom?
US courts are still short on awareness when dealing with domestic violence survivors who defend themselves.
Student Debt Rising Worldwide
Economies will struggle under the growing mound of student debt as young adults delay their lives and have less money to spend.
How Grizzlies, Monarchs and Even Fish Can Benefit From US Highways
Roads often present peril for wildlife - but with good planning, they can benefit animals instead.