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Trump’s Popularity and the Rise of Authoritarian Capitalism
Supporters of Donald Trump do not seem to count him as one of the elite billionaires whom they would otherwise shun.
Feds Study More Bees for Protection as Endangered Species
This time, Defenders of Wildlife took the lead, filing petitions in requesting two species of bees be listed as endangered.
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US Welcomes Cubans While Deporting Vulnerable Latin American Migrants
No other group of migrants from Latin America receives the same treatment from the US.
How a Democrat-Led, Education-Focused PAC Channels Out-of-State Dark Money
Democrats for Education Reform uses local branding to help elevate the voice of huge Wall Street players and other corporate interests from out-of-state.
Shades of “Papers, Please” Policing at Trump Rally
A US citizen arrested at a Trump rally was immediately turned over to immigration because of her Latina last name.
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Apple’s Fight With the FBI Is the Corporate Personhood Case of 2016
A legal victory for Apple could produce precedents that establish new corporate constitutional rights.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Denmark Set Another World Record for Wind Power, and More
In today's On the News segment: Denmark set another world record for wind power; new research shows that the combination of snow and exhaust fumes are a public health …
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Dean Baker | Fools or Liars on the Trans-Pacific Partnership?
The TPP offers almost none of the classic benefits associated with free trade.
Drugs in the Drinking Water? Don’t Ask and Officials Won’t Tell
Drugs and chemicals in the drinking water are a huge, underreported problem which officials are barely addressing.
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Abortion Restrictions Harm the Most Vulnerable Women in the South
A growing number of state laws that restrict access to abortion place incredible burdens on women and their health.