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Abusive Priests Were Clustered at Mission Schools in Native Communities
A new mapping project supports claims the Church used tribal communities as “dumping grounds” for abusers.
Trump Subpoenaed for “Central Role” in Effort to Overturn Election
The January 6 committee told Trump he was part of a “deliberate, orchestrated” attempt to prevent the transfer of power.
Appeals Court Temporarily Blocks Student Debt Cancellation
Analysts say the conservative-dominated court is breaking procedure to halt debt relief.
Being Pregnant in Prison Is a Nightmare That Won’t Be Ended by One Bill Alone
Lawmakers introduced a bill to improve pregnancy care in federal prisons, but advocates warn that may not be enough.
Railroad Workers Threaten to Strike and Call for Public Takeover of the Rails
A showdown between organized labor and Wall Street looms over the world of freight trains.
Steve Bannon Sentenced to 4 Months in Prison for Contempt of Congress Charge
Bannon has said that he plans to appeal the ruling.
Kentucky Governor Expands Medicaid to Include Dental, Vision and Hearing
Expansion of services “is easily affordable, which means we absolutely should do it,” Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said.
EPA Calls Out Environmental Racism in Louisiana’s “Cancer Alley”
For the first time in a long time, the EPA is putting civil rights enforcement tools to work.
Time Is Running Out for Dems to Combat GOP Threat to Social Security, Medicare
House Democrats urge Pelosi and Schumer to permanently undo the threat posed by the debt limit.
Warren Condemns All-Trump Court for Ruling Against Consumer Protection Agency
If allowed to stand, the ruling will essentially sideline the agency unless Congress changes how it is funded.