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How the Wealthy Are Saving Billions in Taxes by Skirting a Century-Old Law
Goldman Sachs helped billionaires dodge taxes by selling stocks and replacing them with nearly identical investments.
GOP-Run Southern Legislatures Are Using Rule Changes to Undermine Democracy
After midterm gains, Republicans across the south are reducing transparency and cutting Democrats out of key votes.
There Was No Mention of 853 Migrant Deaths in 2022 in Biden’s State of the Union
We need the wholesale immigration reform we were promised and a president that understands that asylum is immutable.
New Israeli Regime Moves Toward “Cleansing” All Palestinians From Palestine
Israel’s new fascist government has increased the collective punishment of Palestinians — a war crime.
School Voucher Programs Are Hurting Special Needs Students They Claim to Help
Arizona's school vouchers have stripped millions from public school budgets. Now Texas legislators want to follow suit.
Minnesota Democrats Pass Expansive Voting Rights Bill in Committee
The Democracy for the People Act would also require disclosure of dark money contributions in state races.
Ohio Train Derailment Reveals Danger of Plastics Boom and Corporate Cost-Cutting
Industry lobbyists have successfully blocked strict safety regulations on trains carrying toxic vinyl chloride.
Over 30 Million in US Face “Hunger Cliff” as Food Benefit Cuts Loom
As COVID-era SNAP increases are rolled back, inflation and corporate profiteering will leave millions hungry next month.
As a Teacher Who Dreams of Liberatory Education, This Is What Gives Me Hope
School closures and for-profit charters plague Oakland, but grassroots educational spaces are rising from the ashes.
Biden Pledged to Take On “Junk Fees.” He Should Start With Jails and Prisons.
Private prison companies use junk fees to extract profits from incarcerated people who have no other options.