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Norfolk Southern’s Reforms Halt Kids’ Risky Train Commutes
Norfolk Southern's reforms prevent risky train commutes for children and include a commitment to an overpass.
Americans Rally in Washington, Marking 60 Years Since March for Civil Rights
Crowds converge in Washington committing to sustained racial justice efforts.
On Climate, GOP Presidential Contenders Are Out of Step With Women Voters
Nikki Haley was the only contender in the GOP debate to say climate change is real. That mattered to women watching.
Thousands Evacuated After Toxic Leak and Massive Fire at Louisiana Oil Refinery
The blaze is the latest fossil fuel-related disaster to threaten residents of Louisiana's so-called “Cancer Alley.”
Texas Ban on Youth Gender-Affirming Care Will Go Into Effect Amid Legal Battle
The ban will go into effect Sept. 1 as it awaits review by the Texas Supreme Court, blocking health care for trans kids.
Line 3 Pipeline Water Protectors Head to Trial on Trumped-Up Felony Charges
Protesters who faced police torture to fight the pipeline are targets in a corporate crackdown on environmentalists.
Poll Shows Most Americans Want Trump Trial to Happen Before 2024 Election
Nearly 6 in 10 voters say a trial for Trump should start before the GOP primaries begin.
Union-Busting Bosses Handed Major Loss in New Labor Board Decision
The decision is a compromise version of Joy Silk, a doctrine championed by the labor movement.
97 Percent of UAW Workers at Big 3 Automakers Vote to Authorize a Strike
"The Big Three have been breaking the bank while we have been breaking our backs,” said the UAW's new president.
Florida Board of Education Imposes Strict Anti-Trans Bathroom Disciplinary Rules
The new rules will require the termination of any employee who twice violates the anti-trans bathroom law.