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One Year After Divesting From Fossil Fuels, These Colleges Are Doing Just Fine
With evidence and enthusiasm on the side of divestment, schools like Harvard may need to rethink their portfolios.
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US Fund to Fight Global Climate Change Is Less Than Annual Payout to a Single For-Profit College
The urgency of curbing the abuses of predatory for-profit colleges comes into sharper focus.
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Will the Little Shell Tribe Finally Be Recognized?
The tribe's complex history has slowed federal approval of the tribe. A new rule could change that.
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Coal’s Hidden “Double Whammy“
Millions of hectares of forest are threatened by coal mining, warns Saskia Ozinga.
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Impending Chicago Teachers’ Strike Adds Power to Nationwide Movements Against Inequality and Racism
As Chicago protests continue, the teachers union has an opportunity to make powerful demands for racial and economic justice.
Koch Self-Interest in Criminal Justice Reform, Exposed
Over at least the past five years, the Kochs and Koch-backed groups have been pushing to increase the “intent” standard for criminal violations.
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Millions of Students Attend Schools in “Potential Impact Zones” for Oil Train Disasters
Every week, barrels upon barrels of volatile crude oil crisscross Chicago by rail, endangering tens of thousands of schoolkids.
Tyson Foods’ Secret Recipe for Carving Up Workers’ Comp
Over the past 25 years, the giant meatpacking company has taken a lead in pushing for changes in workers' comp in state after state.
Democracy Is Being Dismantled Before Our Eyes: Bob Herbert on Sheldon Adelson-Backed GOP Debate
Adelson and fellow billionaire Donald Trump held a private meeting before the event.
Trump Calls for Closing Parts of Internet as Cruz and Rubio Debate NSA Powers
Senators Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio clashed over the National Security Agency's bulk metadata collection.