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Economy & Labor
Keep Your Cash: Civil Asset Forfeiture Curtailed Under New California Law
Civil asset forfeiture has become an ongoing attack on families who can't afford to fight the government in court.
Will Obama’s Offshore Drilling Ban Be Trumped?
Republicans and oil industry trade groups are threatening to challenge the ban in court or through legislation.
Three Activist Victories That Flew Under the Radar Over the Holidays
Here's some recent news from the world of social justice that received little attention as the nation paused to observe the winter holidays.
Mexican Gas Price Hike Kicks Off 2017 With Protests, Economic Anxiety
A sudden price hike in gasoline across Mexico is prompting protests.
What Will Baghdad Face in 2017?
Being stuck in traffic is a daily fare in Baghdad.
The Real Face of Washington (and the US)
At least five major shifts in American life and politics helped lay the groundwork for the rise of Trumpism.
More US Workers Have Highly Volatile, Unstable Incomes
More Americans work without full-time employers, yet policies fail to address this new reality.
What Does Donald Trump Actually Intend to Do About Trade?
Will Trump pursue a trade agenda that will increase manufacturing jobs, or one that will further enrich corporate America?
Louisiana’s Oil and Gas Industry Continues Growing Along the Coast It’s Helping Shrink
The Louisiana coast loses a football field's worth of land every 38 minutes.
Income Inequality Is Off the Charts. Can Local Policies Make a Difference?
Trump's administration promises policies that will expand the income inequality. But a few glimmers of hope are emerging at the local level.