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Illinois Prisons Sued for Unconstitutional Ban on LGBTQ Literature
Such censorship further enhances isolation, which is particularly acute for LGBTQ prisoners.
The Complex and Frustrating Reality of Recycling Plastic
Less than 10 percent of the plastic used in the United States is recycled. What's the problem?
As US-Backed War in Yemen Raged, UAE Hired US Mercenaries to Kill Yemeni Leaders
A new investigation reveals that the United Arab Emirates hired US mercenaries to carry out assassinations in Yemen.
Georgia’s First Black Gubernatorial Nominee Faces Massive Voter Suppression
Stacey Abrams is calling on Brian Kemp to step down as secretary of state for placing 53,000 voter applications on hold.
Flint Legionnaires’ Disease Survivors Speak Out: “Every Day Is a Challenge”
The Flint Legionnaires' disease outbreak is the third-largest outbreak in US history.
Energy Transfer Partners’ Security Team Sinks Water Protectors’ Boats
ETP's security team was notorious for its brutal tactics at Standing Rock.
Trump Complains Saudi Crown Prince Is Deemed “Guilty Until Proven Innocent”
Evidence directly implicating Saudi Arabia's leadership in the torture and killing of Khashoggi continues to emerge.
In Unusual Move, Republican Party Begins to Pull Money From Incumbent Races
Republican groups are abandoning campaigns and scrambling to move funds to districts where they will count more.
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Technology Access Gap Leaves Millions of Students Struggling to Keep Up
Not having access to the internet and computers outside school puts millions of children at a huge disadvantage.