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France Enters Second Month of National Strike
France's workers continue to strike against Macron's pension reforms as union leaders negotiate behind their backs.
Warren Stands to Gain From Castro Donors After Endorsement
Julián Castro had most donors in common with Sen. Elizabeth Warren compared to other Democratic candidates.
The Faces of Extinction: The Species We Lost in 2019
Along the way we said goodbye to bird species, a shark, two frogs, a snail, several plants, and a whole lot more.
Bernie Sanders Leads in “Gold-Standard” Iowa Poll for First Time
This is the first time in either of his runs for president that Sanders has led this poll.
Trump Administration Proposes Death-Dealing Rule Change for Disability Benefits
Adding bureaucratic hurdles could discourage many from receiving social security benefits that they need to survive.
School Closures Can Hit Rural Communities Hard
Closing schools in these communities can lead to significant job losses and a decline in students' academic performance.
18 Years After Its Opening, Justice Remains Elusive for Prisoners of Guantánamo
More prisoners have died at Guantánamo awaiting justice than have been convicted by the military commissions.
Most States Saw Prison Reforms in 2019, But Incarceration Rates Remain High
While politicians remain intransigent, grassroots movements to end mass incarceration are growing stronger.
Cambridge Analytica Whistleblower: Facebook Allows Racist, Sexist Political Ads
Cambridge Analytica harvested some 87 million Facebook profiles without the users’ knowledge or consent.
The Corporate Assault on Cancer Alley Created an Environmental Justice Warrior
Sharon Lavigne is sick of being told by politicians that chemical plants are welcome in historically Black communities.