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This Is It: We Have the Next Three Weeks to Fight for the Affordable Care Act
Indivisible is mobilizing voters to call every Republican and Democratic senator nonstop, write letters and hold sit-ins.
Cholera Death Toll Tops 859 in War-Torn Yemen as US-Backed Saudi Assault Continues
In Yemen, a civilian is dying nearly every hour from a massive cholera outbreak.
Puerto Rico Backs Statehood in Referendum Boycotted by Opposition Groups
Tens of thousands turned out Sunday for the National Puerto Rican Day Parade in New York.
Prisoners Enduring Extreme Heat Are Casualties of Texas’s Climate Denial
In Texas prisons, the price of climate denial is human lives.
After Coal, a Small Kentucky Town Builds a Healthier, More Creative Economy
A complex network of local organizations helps neighbors support one another as they rebound from a dying industry.
Is Trump Launching a New World Order? The Petro-Powers vs. the Greens
A world dominated by green powers is likely to be less ravaged by war and the depredations of extreme climate change.
Women Small-Holder Farmers Are Key Drivers for Sustainable Production
“Households and communities have been engaged to promote non-oppressive practices,” says a UN Food and Agriculture Organization advisor.
Vigorous Campaign Revives Transit Union in Right-to-Work Virginia
After a robust union campaign, the Fairfax Connector went from a unit at risk of decertifying to a strong union shop.
Going Private: The Trump Administration’s Big Infrastructure Plan
It's clear that his promise for rebuilding the country's infrastructure is just another Trump scam.
Trump’s Family Leave: An Empty Envelope for US Workers
Here are the top five reasons Trump's family leave plan doesn't work.