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Who’s Behind Unpaid Prison Labor in Texas?
Several of the officials who regulate Texas's prison labor program are connected to some of the richest institutions.
Texas Prison System Unveils New Censorship Policy
Supporters of prisoners often use social media to raise attention about prison conditions and the appeal campaigns of individuals.
Astronomical Research Star-Crossed by Oil and Gas
The value of research being conducted at the Observatory cannot be overestimated.
Ginsburg, Sotomayor, Kagan Blast Texas Anti-Choice Law, but Will Their Male Colleagues Follow Suit?
With the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia less than three weeks ago, the Supreme Court has only eight justices opening the way for a 4-4 tie in …
What’s at Stake in the Texas Abortion Case? A Fundamental Right and Truth in Judging
The outcome of the case today could shape the real world contours of women's reproductive freedom.
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Four Awful New Laws to Start 2016
Here are four new state laws and restrictions that are bound to make life harder for those with the least resources.
Supreme Court Case Could Disempower Communities of Color in the South
The Court heard arguments in a case that could re define how political representation is determined.
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Does the US Government Actually Regulate Pipelines?
The federal agency charged with overseeing environmental impacts has never blocked construction of a proposed pipeline.
Paris Prospects: Texas Political Cowboy Leads Latest Anti-Science Attacks
Lamar Smith's abuse of power as chair heightened with the approach of the climate summit.
Texas Women Are Already Inducing Their Own Abortions; Will the Supreme Court Worsen This Trend?
A new study's findings on self-induction in Texas show what is at stake in the first Supreme Court abortion case in nearly a decade.