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A Public Bank for Los Angeles? City Council Puts It to the Voters.
The push for a publicly-owned bank in California comes amid an influx of money generated by the cannabis industry.
In Louisiana’s Vanishing Wetlands, Ecotourism Reeks of Greenwashing
Manchac is next to two protected wildlife management areas and is already a tourist destination.
The US White Nationalist Movement Is Attempting to Build International Allies
After post-Charlottesville backlash, white nationalists are trying to consolidate and tap into international fascism.
Six Lies on Trade
It seems likely that Trump’s trade war will go down in flames.
How ER Bills Can Cost as Much as $50,000 for “Trauma Response”
“Trauma fees” are expensive and vary widely from one hospital to another.
Trump’s EPA Suppressing Cancer-Causing Chemical Study
Trump appointees at the agency are blocking the release of an assessment on formaldehyde.
Even With SNAP Benefits, Some Low-Income Americans Lack Nutritious Food
The benefits commonly called food stamps fall far short of paying enough for low-income Americans to eat healthily.
How Can Environmental Groups Diversify?
Talk of increasing diversity has not turned into widespread action, but some organizations are working to change that.
Toys “R” Us Workers Take on Private Equity Vultures
The toy store's former employees are using public shaming and pension plans to demand severance and fight Wall Street greed.
Donald Trump Uses Right-Wing Populism to Unite Divergent Groups
Trump himself is not a far rightist but he has used anti-elitism to mobilize the various right wingers.