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Female Priests Stage Die-In Urging Pope Francis to Open Priesthood to Women
The pope's visit has drawn criticism over his position on women's leadership within the church.
“A Critical Moment of History”: The Pope on Poverty, Immigration and Climate Change
Pope Francis heads to Capitol Hill today to become the first pope ever to address Congress.
Why Are So Many Women Stumping for Trump?
Thirteen months before the 2016 presidential election, Donald Trump is attracting support from a diverse group of women. Why?
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EPA Plans More Aggressive Civil Rights Reviews
Stung by criticism that it doesn't properly investigate discrimination claims, the agency promises reforms.
Think Students Can’t Declare Bankruptcy? Think Again
Bankruptcy is supposed to give debtors a fresh start - unless they're struggling with student loans.
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Take a Valium, Lose Your Kid, Go to Jail
In Alabama, anti-drug fervor and abortion politics have turned a meth-lab law into the country's harshest weapon against pregnant women.
Calculating the Cost of Bernie Sanders’ Single-Payer Health Program
The savings of national health insurance plan would be huge over our current medical industrial complex.
US Special Ops Forces Have Deployed in 135 Nations
This year is proving to be record-breaking year for the military's secret military.
Prescription Drug Price Controversy Highlights What’s Wrong With Big Pharma
Now pharmaceutical companies have discovered a way to reclaim the generic market.
The Greek Bailout: Germany’s Pyrrhic Victory
The Greek bailout terms were a defeat for Greece and a victory for Germany, but the costs may be more than the victor can bear.