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Bloomberg Fought Efforts to Protect Black Homeowners From Predatory Lenders
Stop-and-Frisk wasn’t the only Bloomberg-era policy that harmed the Black community.
Fracking Has Led to a Bust for Pennsylvania School District Finances
Despite promises that fracking would bring prosperity, Pennsylvania schools are struggling financially.
Trump’s Budget Would Slash Support for Low-Income Students
Though it is unlikely to pass, the budget would put college out of reach for more low-income students.
Extradition of Assange Would Set a Dangerous Precedent
The Trump administration is using Assange as an example to warn journalists that they publish at their own peril.
Trump Wants to Inflict Severe Pain on Disabled Community Just Because He Can
Under Trump’s recent proposal, fewer people will be able to collect disability benefits.
Doulas Are Key to Curbing Maternal Mortality — But They’re Drastically Underpaid
Doulas for low-income women fight rising maternal mortality rates, but are often not compensated for their work.
Should We All Be in the Streets? Let’s Talk About Protest.
Kelly Hayes talks with grassroots organizer and author L.A. Kauffman in Truthout's podcast “Movement Memos.”
Proposed Alaska Legislation Would Recognize Existence of Tribes
Alaska has 229 federally recognized tribes. A bill in the state legislature would obligate Alaska to recognize them too.
US-Linked South African “Crisis Pregnancy Centers” Spread Harmful Misinformation
A Trump-linked U.S. Christian conservative organization is manipulating South African women into forgoing abortions.
Insurers Are Bankrupting Patients by Charging Unexpectedly for Preapproved Care
When insurers revoke their decision to pay after a service is completed, patients are legally on the hook for the bill.