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Coal Miners’ Futures in Renewable Energy
Trump has touted coal-mining jobs, but he could create more jobs in coal country by recognizing the potential for renewable energy.
Clean Water Is a Basic Human Right, and We Can and Should Make It Affordable to Everyone
As we invest in our public water systems — and we must — we need to distribute costs equitably.
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Pentagon Ties Russia to Taliban Attack, Accuses Moscow of Arming Afghan Militants
The US military has increased its confidence in reports accusing Russia of arming the Taliban.
Destroying EPA Protections Will Disproportionately Hurt Children
Trump's proposed budget cut for the EPA is devastating for anyone who isn't financially connected to the fossil fuel industry.
Trump’s Policies Are Already Making Workplaces More Toxic
The Trump administration's policies are already adversely affecting workers' health, undermining occupational illness prevention.
Single-Payer Health Care Is Seeing Record Support in Congress
Thanks to the repeal debacle, the GOP has inadvertently helped make single-payer part of the national conversation.
Louisiana Offers Clear Example of Why States Should Expand Medicaid — Not Reduce It
Louisiana shows the potential effects of the Republican plan on Medicaid recipients.
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In Attacking Syria, Trump Breached the War Powers Resolution
President Trump has attacked Syria without congressional authorization, violating the US Constitution and the War Powers Resolution.
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Glyphosate: Health Concerns About the Most Widely Used Pesticide
Many scientists have raised concerns about the health risks of glyphosate, the most widely used pesticide.
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The Wrong Way to Debunk Trump’s Pipeline Jobs Claims
Here's how not to dispel fossil fuel industry talking points.