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DuPont and Chemours Settle Teflon Toxin Lawsuit for Up to $921 Million
Over a span of decades, hundreds of thousands of pounds of C-8 was dumped by DuPont into the Ohio River.
How to “Make America Great”: Invest in Its Children
Many children don't receive the kind of nurturing support they need in order to grow up to be mature, thoughtful and informed citizens.
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Seventy Activists Arrested While Calling for Ohio University to Be a Sanctuary Campus
Despite arrests and threats of additional punishment, local activists are not backing down.
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Trump’s Trade Reforms Will Not Increase US Wages
Trump's proposals for high tariffs might sound good. But combined with policies that weaken unions, they're not good for wages.
This Is Our Land: The Rebirth of Mass Resistance
Now here's the thing about domination: it is never absolute. When capitalism is most reckless, it is also most vulnerable.
Oregon’s Budget Deficit Presents a Provocative Choice
$1.8 billion deficit could force drastic cuts unless the legislature agrees to raise taxes. But it will be an uphill battle.
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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.
In Trusts We Trust?
Beneficial ownership avoidance is the booming industry in alternative escape vehicles from public registers.
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US Special Operations Forces Deploy to 138 Nations, 70 Percent of the World’s Countries
Whether Trump will heed advice to decrease Obama-level Special Operations Forces deployment rates remains to be seen.
What if Renters Got the Same Tax Deductions and Refunds as Homeowners?
Renter rallies have stoked interest in a law giving tenants tax deductions and refunds on rents just like homeowners.