How the American Legislative Exchange Council turns disinformation into law
State lawmakers introduced nearly 2,900 bills based on ALEC templates from 2010 through 2018. More than 600 of them became law.
NRA Tells Parents To Keep Guns In Kids’ Rooms For Safety
265 people were accidentally shot and killed by kids last year.
Gearing up for battle in 2018
How we respond to this crisis in the coming months will decide the future of our nation.
How the loss of Native American languages affects our understanding of the natural world
The loss of indigenous languages is not Alaska’s concern alone. It affects all of us.
How the wealthy save billions in taxes by skirting a century-old law
Goldman Sachs and others have helped billionaires like Steve Ballmer see huge tax savings by selling stocks for a loss and then replacing them with nearly identical investments.
Cost of War: US ‘counterterrorism’ activities in 85 countries
"If the U.S. is truly to end the post-9/11 wars and related activities around the world, then the U.S. public and its leaders must take a broader view of their reach."
Congressional stock trading: Ethical dilemmas and the push for reform
Unveiling the profitable pursuits of Congress: a deep dive into lawmakers' stock market triumphs and the ethical quandaries they pose.
Former MMA fighter pleads guilty to punching police officer during Capitol riots
Scott Fairlamb is one of the first defendants convicted of assault against the police during the Capitol riots.
Trump can’t blockade love: Why I’m going to Cuba
And there are millions around the world who love the Cuban people—a people who have fought capitalism, imperialism, Apartheid, and Zionism. A people who are always the first to offer aid and solidarity.
Simply PFAS: Lawsuit claims ‘all natural’ orange juice brand contains toxic forever chemicals
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances are a growing concern because of the many health impacts associated with exposure and their tendency to persist in the human body for months to years and in the environment for thousands of years.