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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.
“It’s an Election, Not an Auction”: Working-Class Challenger Opposes Paul Ryan and Big Money in Politics
Working people's values are being attacked in Washington right now by people like Paul Ryan, says Randy Bryce.
“Trump Feels a Kinship With Authoritarian Leaders”: Richard Falk on Turmoil in the Middle East
Trump's affection for autocrats appears to reflect his personal ideological affinities, says Richard Falk.
How a Poisonous Profit-Culture Is Keeping Us From Innovating for the Betterment of All
Cutting-edge research should be directed towards achieving a decent standard of living for all instead of however the wealthy please or deem appropriate.
Deregulation Taskforce Targeted Building Standards Before Grenfell Tower Blaze
A government-backed initiative to cut “red tape” after Brexit was looking to reduce the “burden” of EU building regulations.
One Family’s Bold Stand to Block Construction of a New Pipeline
In central Pennsylvania Ellen Gerhart's property lies about midway along the length of the Mariner East 2 pipeline.