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Trump Touts “Pro-Worker” Agenda at Meeting With Union Leaders; Some Waiting for Proof
A look at who was in the room and who was not offers clues as to where the new administration might be headed.
Despite Senate Inquiry Into Potential Conflicts of Interest, FERC Approves Spectra Energy’s Pipeline
The Atlantic Bridge pipeline project is the construction of a natural gas compressor station in the town of Weymouth, Massachusetts.
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Gaps in Lead Screening Policies Across States Put Our Children at Risk
Elevated lead exposure in a significant number of US children is going undetected, says report.
Jessica Luther on Why Sexual Violence by College Athletes Is Rarely Addressed
Institutional accountability around campus sexual assault is just as important as changing individual behaviors.
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#NoWallNoBan: Muslims and Latinxs as Enemies of the State
There's a spillover effect in which racism against one group of color can quickly shift and impacts the lives of others.
A Special Loophole for Trump’s Millionaire Cabinet
Trump's millionaire cabinet nominees could avoid paying taxes on millions of dollars worth of stock.
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Mexican President Is Adding Fuel to the Fire
President Pena Nieto asks: What would you have done? as unrest spreads over gas hikes.
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Betsy DeVos Ethics Report Reveals Ties to Student Debt Collection Firm
Public education advocates are demanding another hearing on Trump nominee for Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos, after the release of her ethics report.
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What It Takes to Get Women Out of Prison — and Stay Out
The rate of women in US prisons is growing faster than men. But in New Orleans, one group is successfully tackling sentencing for drug use and sex work.
Why Independent Media Is Crucial for Countering Trump’s Lies
To control the conversation, Trump is leveraging media access to the White House. Not a problem for independent media.