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DC Police Accused of Using “Rape as Punishment” Targeting Some Arrested During Trump Inauguration
Scott Michelman, a senior attorney at the ACLU of the District of Columbia and lecturer at Harvard Law School, discusses the lawsuit.
“America Is on Trial”: Historian Ibram X. Kendi on the Failure to Convict Cops Who Kill Black People
Historian Ibram X. Kendi discusses the acquittal of the police officer who shot and killed Philando Castile and what it means.
Hand Soap and Toothpaste Are Exposing Kids to Increasing Levels of a Controversial Endocrine Disrupter
Are the anti-bacterial benefits worth the risk?
Senate Health Bill Would Kill Essential Home Care Jobs
The legislation would devastate a fast-growing workforce and the millions of elderly and disabled Americans who rely on home care services.
The Trump Team’s Poor Arguments for Slashing Food Stamps
The Trump administration aims to slash spending on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Blackfeet Researcher Leads Her Tribe Back to Traditional Foods
Native youth are learning to integrate local foods back into their daily lives.
Meeting the Needs of Homeless Youth: Public Schools Are Doing What Government Won’t Do Directly
Lack of government support for families in need is forcing public schools to find ways to support homeless students.
Honduran Melon Workers Push for Union Rights
To win real improvements, Choluteca melon workers say they will depend on consumer pressure where most of their product is sold.
Trump Administration Makes Key Decision That Threatens Water Supply of Millions
Repealing the Clean Water Rule will make it easier for polluters to contaminate the water supply for millions of Americans.