Trump, NFL protests and the price of freedom
A reader responds to Donald Trump’s remarks disparaging NFL players for peacefully protesting against the treatment of black Americans.
‘Totally unacceptable’: US rejecting 90% of Afghans seeking asylum under humanitarian program
"We don't feel safe," lamented one Afghan asylum-seeker whose brothers translated for U.S. invasion forces. "We don't know what will happen in an hour. We don't know what will happen tomorrow."
With eye on DeVos, students take fight for free higher education to states
Students of higher education are joining together to stand up against U.S. Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and President Donald Trump.
Trump declares TPP still dead. So now what?
How do we manage globalization and trade for the benefit of all of us instead of using it to set all of us against each other?
Three Massive Mergers—Millions for One Bank and a Disaster for Food, Water, and Climate
In addition to advising on all three mega-mergers, Credit Suisse is playing a big role behind the scenes of the Dakota Access pipeline.
Reproductive rights advocates brace for Oklahoma’s near-total abortion ban
"These extremist politicians are willing to turn their own constituents into medical refugees."
Why 2016 May See a Record Top 1%
America’s top earners will be rushing to maximize their 2016 income if Democrats gain a sweep in November. But what happens next will be what really matters.
Fox News settles sexual harassment allegations against Bill O’Reilly
Despite the fact that Fox executives claimed that sexual harassment would no longer be tolerated following the ouster of Ailes, O’Reilly continues to host his show.
What is it like to live without running water? Detroit families know
A recent study predicts that in the next five years, more than one-third of Americans will not be able to afford their water.
Legislators urge Biden to overhaul drone program
Fifty legislators recently sent a letter to President Joe Biden requesting him to overhaul U.S. counterterrorism policy to center human rights and the protection of civilians.