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The Federalist Society Just Won Its 40-Year War on Affirmative Action
The opinions that killed affirmative action were written by six justices who all have ties to the Federalist Society.
10 Years After Historic Hunger Strike, Will CA Finally End Solitary Confinement?
Prisoners refused food, demanding changes to solitary confinement. Now they are pushing to end the practice altogether.
Uber Eats, DoorDash and Grubhub Attempt to Block Wage Increases for NYC Workers
“Workers brave thunderstorms, extreme heat events, and risk their lives to deliver for New Yorkers,” one advocate said.
Unsealed Affidavit Shows Trump Never Used Declassification Excuse Before August
The affidavit further confirms that Trump knew the documents were classified when he removed them from the White House.
Poll Finds Most Voters Disagree With Most Recent Anti-LGBTQ Decision From SCOTUS
The poll shows the unpopularity of the Supreme Court’s unprecedented anti-LGBTQ ruling last week.
Analysis: Nearly 200 Trump Loyalists Believed He Told Them to Attack Capitol
The analysis bolsters arguments in favor of barring Trump from running for president again, the watchdog group said.
Unhoused People Still Vulnerable to Air Pollution, and Not Just During Wildfires
As the climate crisis intensifies, unhoused people will be exposed to more dangerous conditions with long-term effects.
New Yorkers to Vote on Measure That Protects Abortion, Bans Discrimination
The amendment reflects a rising recognition of the interconnectedness of the attacks on abortion and LGBTQ rights.
Expiration of Pandemic Aid Threatens to Deepen Child Care Crisis
The imminent end of cash infusions for child care could cause staff layoffs, increased tuition and programs to shutter.
I Saw the Importance of Affirmative Action at My Ivy League University Firsthand
Student activists led the fight for affirmative action decades ago. Let’s continue their struggle for racial equity.