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The Criminalization of Poverty: Woman Describes Fines and Arrests After $1.07 Check Bounces
In Sherwood, Arkansas a former resident describes what happened after a check for a $1.07 loaf of bread bounced.
Economic Update: Puerto Rico’s Crisis Is Systemic
Professor Ian Seda discusses Puerto Rico's economic and colonial crises, and more.
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Burkini Ban
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Black Americans Wait Twice as Long to Vote as Whites
A new review of the previous presidential election, confirms black voters spent twice as long waiting to vote than white voters.
A Call for Equitable Development
In Baltimore, activists are urging city officials to move beyond “tax increment financing” that privileges billionaires at public expense.
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Saudi Arabia Is the Most Gender-Segregated Nation in the World
Saudi women are still waiting for a tipping point, forcing the government to finally grant them this most basic of rights.
The Clinton Foundation and the Media: A Deep-Seated Conflict of Interest
Liberals' knee-jerk defense of Clinton risks giving conservatives the high ground on the issue of money and politics.
Drugs and Privilege: Big Business, Congress and the EpiPen
This new price gouge is the latest example of a corrupt system that hurts regular Americans — but we will hold accountable those who are responsible.
Historic Farmworker Overtime Bill Awaits California Governor’s Nod
After pushing for fair pay, California farmworkers will finally be paid overtime when they work more than eight hours a day — if the bill is signed.
Cheaters Like Trump See Cheaters Everywhere
Trump assumes everyone else is bending the rules like he is.