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Chimps Could Soon Win Legal Personhood
Rights for many intelligent animals could hinge on a one-word edit in a law dictionary.
Fossil Fuel Companies Spend Big to Boost GOP in Heated Special Elections for Congress
With Trump and his cabinet already in their pockets, energy companies are seeking more friends in Georgia and Montana.
Pelosi Refuses to Back Single Payer, Despite GOP Deathmongering Suddenly Taking Center Stage
While Democrats have shown an interest in saving lives, their leader is wasting an opportunity to advocate for those left uninsured by Obamacare.
Mental Health Awareness Month: Seven Things to Be Aware Of
Here are seven things one should be aware of during the month dedicated to mental health awareness.
Forest Service’s “Independent” Report on Atlantic Coast Pipeline Written by Pipeline Company Contractor
The US Forest Service recently published an assessment of the proposed Atlantic Coast pipeline, calling the report “independent.”
EPA Head Scott Pruitt Allegedly Violated His Own Ethics Agreement Already
Pruitt allegedly failed to seek proper authorization before partaking in a lawsuit over ozone standards set by the Obama administration.
The ACA Repeal Has Passed the House, Threatening Millions of Americans
House Republican leaders are scrambling to paper over their repeal of Obamacare's pre-existing condition provision.
Climate Change Proof to Convince Even the Most Irrational
The People's Climate March on Saturday, April 29, 2017, flooded Washington, DC, with over 100,000 protesters.
Settler State Repression: Standing Rock Battles Continue in the Courts
Standing Rock is one modern example of the repressive policing that has long been deployed against Indigenous peoples.
SeaWorld Exploits Orca’s Pregnancy, Despite Outcry Over Captive Breeding
SeaWorld will end the captive breeding of orcas — but only after exploiting Takara's pregnancy with a livestream.