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An Anti-Poverty Program That Makes It Pay to Work
The Earned Income Tax Credit is the most popular anti-poverty tool. So why won't the feds expand it?
After Irma, a Look at Why Cubans Are 15 Times Less Likely to Die From Hurricanes Than Americans
Cuba has long been viewed as a world leader in hurricane preparedness and recovery.
Austerity, Divestment and Irma: Juan González on Why 300,000 in Puerto Rico Are Without Power
Parts of Puerto Rico could be without electricity for up to six months,.
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Immigration Fixation
Automation, union-busting, corporate goliaths? No, must be the immigrants' fault.
Why Students Need Better Protection From Loan Fraud
Students deserve the right to be protected from fraud — and to seek relief from the courts when they aren't.
If Concessions Continue, Connecticut Unions Could Go the Way of Wisconsin
For the third time in eight years, public sector workers in Connecticut have voted for concessions.
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Dahr Jamail | 9/11: The Beginning of the End of the US Empire Project
The US War on Terror has resulted in over 1 million deaths.
The Pentagon’s New Wonder Weapons for World Dominion
The Pentagon's plans for the future will take us far beyond today's one-way drone wars.
Another Thing Disappearing From Rural America: Maternal Care
Women of color are being hit the hardest.
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Show Me the Money: The Fight for Funding and Accountability for Women’s Rights
Aid donors, governments and the United Nations have made many commitments to gender equality.