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America the Decrepit: The Trump Plan Won’t Fix the Infrastructure Deficit
US infrastructure spending is now $1.4 trillion short of the $3.3 trillion needed.
In Attacking Overtime Pay, Trump Is Hurting His Biggest Fans
Workers in states like West Virginia may be hit hardest.
Brexit Makes Labor Exploitation More Likely in the UK
EU workers across the UK are already finding themselves more vulnerable in the workplace.
Alaska’s Small Villages Turn Toward Renewables — and Don’t Look Back
Oil companies like to push the narrative that Alaskans want more oil development, but that's not true.
Centering Women of Color Is Key to Understanding and Resisting Police Violence
An interview with author Andrea Ritchie.
Older Victims of Hurricane Harvey May Need Special Attention as Texas Recovers
Experiences like this can have lasting impacts on older people.
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Menominee Tribe Seeks Stricter Federal Oversight in Michigan Mine Fight
The current mining plans are on a mix of private and state-owned land.
Teachers Shouldn’t Have to Panhandle to Prep for a New School Year
The rich who run retail empires are conniving to slash the tax revenue that goes to public schools.
The Tax Cuts Hidden in Congress’ Tax Reform, Explained
Real tax reform would close loopholes that benefit the rich.
Lifting the Veil on Another Batch of Shadowy Trump Appointees
Trump has left hundreds of government jobs unfilled that require a vote by the Senate.