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Hyundai’s Suppliers Employ Child Labor, Democrats Call on Biden to Crack Down
Hyundai has failed to cut ties with Alabama suppliers who systematically recruited child laborers from Central America.
How the Wealthy Are Saving Billions in Taxes by Skirting a Century-Old Law
Goldman Sachs helped billionaires dodge taxes by selling stocks and replacing them with nearly identical investments.
GOP-Run Southern Legislatures Are Using Rule Changes to Undermine Democracy
After midterm gains, Republicans across the south are reducing transparency and cutting Democrats out of key votes.
School Voucher Programs Are Hurting Special Needs Students They Claim to Help
Arizona's school vouchers have stripped millions from public school budgets. Now Texas legislators want to follow suit.
Minnesota Democrats Pass Expansive Voting Rights Bill in Committee
The Democracy for the People Act would also require disclosure of dark money contributions in state races.
Ohio Train Derailment Reveals Danger of Plastics Boom and Corporate Cost-Cutting
Industry lobbyists have successfully blocked strict safety regulations on trains carrying toxic vinyl chloride.
Over 30 Million in US Face “Hunger Cliff” as Food Benefit Cuts Loom
As COVID-era SNAP increases are rolled back, inflation and corporate profiteering will leave millions hungry next month.
Poll: 7 in 10 Americans Dissatisfied With Current Abortion Policies
Three in four respondents who were dissatisfied said it was because new abortion policies were too restrictive.
DOJ Subpoenas Mike Pence for Information on Trump Plot to Overturn Election
It's currently unclear whether Pence will comply with the subpoena request or try to invoke executive privilege.
Renewables Will Be World’s Top Electricity Source by 2025, Energy Agency Says
The International Energy Agency expects global electricity generated via renewables to increase to 35 percent in 2025.