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Five Financial Consequences of Trump Getting His Hands on the Economy
The rest of us are going to have to face the consequences of Donald Trump getting his hands on the economy.
Mothers of Mexico’s Disappeared Young Men Blame the Police
Their suspicions were confirmed this year when 19 police officers were charged with the disappearances.
Senate Sends $717 Billion Military Spending Bill to Trump’s Desk
The final Senate vote tally was 87-10 with 40 Democrats joining in.
Citizenship Through the Eyes of Those Who Have Lost the Right to Vote
Millions of US citizens cannot vote because they have been convicted of a felony.
Let Me Tell You What Forced Separation Looks Like
Another common way families are forcibly separated? Juvenile detention.
Women of Color Are Finding Support When They Run for Office
How winning campaigns are working to overcome the sexism and racism that nonwhite candidates face.
Why We Need More Women Involved in Creating Environmental Policy
A study shows women are more supportive of pro-environmental policies, but they're rarely in decision-making positions.
Lawsuit Confronts Extortion of Prisoners by Electronic Monitoring Firm
One plaintiff paid more than 50 percent of his income to cover the electronic monitoring fees.
How Facebook and Surveillance Capitalism Empower Authoritarianism
On Tuesday, Facebook said it had removed 32 fake accounts set up to influence the midterm elections.