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We Don’t Need Another Billionaire Businessman Candidate
Yet another zillionaire with a swelled head and zero experience wants to be president.
Yes, Low Unemployment Does Raise Wages
The low unemployment rate gives increased bargaining power even to relatively disadvantaged workers.
Congress Must Stop USDA’s Animal Experiments, Says Whistleblower
The KITTEN Act currently in Congress would end cruel, outdated animal experiments in the name of safety.
Leaving Food and Water for Migrants at the Border Shouldn’t Be a Crime
A federal judge found four women guilty of misdemeanors after they entered a refuge to leave provisions for migrants.
5 Ways to Protect the Planet Without Disenfranchising People With Disabilities
Despite their vulnerability to climate change, people with disabilities often are omitted from relevant policy making.
Our Environmental Past Holds the Solution to Our Climate Future
We agree that the benefits of sewage treatment outweigh its cost. We must treat climate pollution similarly.
Transcending Language Barriers to Connect With Asylum Seekers
Many asylum seekers fleeing violence say there’s no obstacle that will deter them, not even a border wall.
States Are on the Front Lines of Fighting Inequality
Though states can make some progress, in the end, any substantial change in inequality will require federal action.
Animals Scored Significant Victories With the 2018 Farm Bill
Will Congress keep up the standard in 2019 for the humane treatment of animals in the US?
Violence Against Indigenous People Is Rising Across the World
Leaders like Trump and Brazil's Bolsonaro are collaborating with perpetrators of violence against Natives.