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Betsy DeVos Ethics Report Reveals Ties to Student Debt Collection Firm
Public education advocates are demanding another hearing on Trump nominee for Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos, after the release of her ethics report.
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What It Takes to Get Women Out of Prison — and Stay Out
The rate of women in US prisons is growing faster than men. But in New Orleans, one group is successfully tackling sentencing for drug use and sex work.
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Teens Report Onslaught of Bullying During Divisive Election
In a survey of 50,000 teens, some 70 percent reported abusive behavior across months of a notably angry presidential campaign.
Senate Setback for Move to Give FBI More Warrantless Spying Powers
Congress is backing off from a push to grant the Federal Bureau of Investigations more warrantless surveillance powers.
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Mayors and Activists Revolt Against Trump’s “Muslim Ban” Executive Order
Muslim groups and immigration activists across the US are coordinating mass protests against Trump's Muslim ban.
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As End of DACA Looms, Colleges and Organizers Ramp Up Efforts to Protect Undocumented Students
Colleges across the US are hunkering down to resist any attempts to deport undocumented students.
Trump Greenlights Dakota Access and Keystone XL Pipelines
Environmentalists, indigenous activists vow to “resist with all of their power.”
Trump’s Pick for Budget Adviser Once Called Social Security and Medicaid “Unconstitutional“
The Office of Management and Budget issues Presidential veto threats for legislation winding its way through Congress.
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In Trump’s America, “Felony Riot” Charges Against Inauguration Protesters Signal Dangerous Wave of Repression
More than 200 people mass arrested in Washington, DC, facing up to 10 years in prison.
Monsanto, EPA Seek to Keep Talks Secret on Glyphosate Cancer Review
The EPA is a taxpayer-funded, public agency and its dealings with Monsanto should be subject to public scrutiny.