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In Paul Ryan’s District, a Community Struggles
The Speaker's plan demonstrates this: his enduring disconnect from the people struggling in his own district and across the United States.
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Days After Orlando Massacre, GOP Upholds LGBTQ Bigotry
Republicans are going to great lengths to block the mere consideration of an anti-discrimination proposal.
San Juan Mayor Condemns Bill to Create “Colonial Control Board” in Puerto Rico
The Senate is set to consider a bill to create a federally appointed control board with sweeping powers to run Puerto Rico's economy.
Puerto Rico in Mourning: Nearly Half of the Orlando Massacre Victims Were From the Island
On Tuesday, more than 300 people gathered in the capital of San Juan to honor those killed.
Latinx LGBTQ Community and Its Stories of Survival Should Be at Center of Orlando Response
To talk more about the Orlando shootings, we are joined by Isa Noyola.
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Oregon Oil Train Explosion Fuels Growing Opposition Movement
Some activists see the Pacific Northwest as a major new front in the climate fight.
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Labor Department Seeks to Protect Regulation From Red State Onslaught
The “Persuader Rule” is under assault in federal court, where several Republican-led states, are seeking an injunction against it.
In Louisiana Shrimping Communities, Globalization’s Effects Imperil US Fishers
Gulf Coast fishers face continued economic uncertainty as they are forced to compete globally.
New Evidence Shows Palm Oil Giant Flouting Rules to Prevent Indonesian Forest Fires
IOI has to go beyond the comparatively weak standards of the RSPO.
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Unexplained Death of Jailed Immigrant Sparks Renewed Struggle for Reform in Canada
At least 15 people have died in immigrant jails in Canada since 2000, prompting calls for reform and structural changes.