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Doing What the Feds Won’t on Corporate Political Disclosure
A tiny Washington nonprofit is trying to do what Congress and the SEC won't.
New Grants Announced: Education Department Continues to Pour Millions Into Charter School Black Hole
The Department of Education announced it's approval of $245 million in grants under the federal Charter School Program.
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“The System Abuses Us by Locking Us Up Forever”: Aging Survivors Behind Bars
Survivors of domestic violence should have their abuse taken into consideration at sentencing and parole hearings.
What We Talk About When We Don’t Want to Talk About Nuclear War
The American people remain in darkness on critical issues.
Why the Kaine vs. Pence Vice Presidential Debate Matters
The vice presidential debate may not set off fireworks quite like the presidential debate, but two political scientists explain why it's still important.
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Illiberal Democracy, Donald Trump and the 2016 Election
Trump has channeled latent bigotry and ideological extremism into a movement suited for illiberal democracy.
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Where Are the Gay Judges?
Bias against LGBTQ people in the courts is a real problem because most judges are straight.
Mike Pence Should Be Asked About Anti-LGBT “Religious Freedom” Laws
Before the VP nomination, Mike Pence was arguably best known for the controversial “religious freedom” bill he signed into law.
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How to Contact the 17 Banks Funding the Dakota Access Pipeline
Here are CEO names, emails, and phone numbers — because banks have choices when it comes to what projects they give loans to.
Gap Insurance for Deductibles: The Insurance Industry’s Latest Profiteering Ploy
As healthcare costs rise, the insurance industry is getting creative in finding revenue streams to cover gaps in coverage.