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Trump Hasn’t Pardoned the War Criminals Yet, But His Message Is Clear
Trump signaled that he wishes to glorify extreme violence against civilians as acts of patriotic heroism.
With No Wage Growth, Study Shows Trump Tax Cuts Are for Oligarchs
The GOP tax law hasn't done much for workers, but it has sparked stock buybacks benefiting rich executives.
New Report Warns Planet May Be Warming Twice as Fast as Expected
We have less than 12 years to reverse climate change, according to a new IPCC report.
Why Abortion Polling Is Unreliable at Best
Abortion polls vary wildly depending on who asks the questions. One thing is for sure: Few support full bans.
Study: Children Near Lead Smelters Are Exposed to Lead in the Womb
The Truth Fairy project provides further evidence that environmental injustice can be transmitted from mother to child.
Child Psychiatric Abuse Is Real — I Should Know, I Lived It
It took many years to accept that there is nothing inherently wrong with me, or with people deemed “mentally ill.”
Record Support for Green Party in EU Elections as Youth-Led Climate Strikes Grow
Luisa Neubauer, a youth climate activist and member of the German Green Party, discusses the party’s next steps.
Left and Far Right Parties Gain as Centrists Falter in EU Elections
Centrist parties lost dozens of seats while far right and Green candidates made significant strides.
Scientific Panel Votes to Recognize the Destructive Impact of the “Anthropocene”
The recognition of the new epoch is a step toward recognizing that humankind has drastically altered the planet.
Connecticut Workers Fought for a $15 Minimum Wage — and Won
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont has just signed legislation raising the state's minimum wage to $15.