The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday in two challenges to the Biden administration’s student debt relief plan, which could give tens of millions of … Student Debt Relief in JeopardyRead more
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“Big Lie” Vigilantism Is on the Rise. Big Tech Is Failing to Respond
The dummied-up flyer bore the hallmarks of a real WANTED poster. A grainy photo of a woman outside an election office in the suburbs of … “Big Lie” Vigilantism Is on the Rise. Big Tech Is Failing to RespondRead more
How not to solve the climate change problem
When politicians talk about reaching “net zero” emissions, they’re often counting on trees or technology that can pull carbon dioxide out of the air. What … How not to solve the climate change problemRead more
Migrant Kids in U.S. Forced into Brutal Jobs for Major Brands
Over 100 unaccompanied migrant children, mostly from Central America, describe grueling and often dangerous working conditions, including having to use heavy machinery, being subjected to … Migrant Kids in U.S. Forced into Brutal Jobs for Major BrandsRead more
Big Pharma Has Spent $147 Million to Kill Lower Drug Prices During Pandemic
New research published Wednesday shows that since the coronavirus pandemic began more than two years ago, the five largest pharmaceutical companies in the United States … Big Pharma Has Spent $147 Million to Kill Lower Drug Prices During PandemicRead more
Who Profits?
Nonprofits have grown steadily since the early 1960s, when politicians looked to dramatically expand the role of public-private partnerships in urban governance, particularly in distressed … Who Profits?Read more
Mother of Boeing Crash Victim, Running for Congress
Boeing CEO David Calhoun appeared before the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Tuesday to face questioning about how the aerospace giant is responding to safety … Mother of Boeing Crash Victim, Running for CongressRead more
Pentagon Ran a Secret Anti-Vax Campaign to Undermine China
A new investigation by Reuters has revealed the U.S. military ran a secret anti-vaccination campaign at the height of the pandemic in the Philippines and … Pentagon Ran a Secret Anti-Vax Campaign to Undermine ChinaRead more
40,000-year-old culture in China
The discovery of a new culture suggests processes of innovation and cultural diversification occurring in Eastern Asia during a period of genetic and cultural hybridization. … 40,000-year-old culture in ChinaRead more
What the French Really Owe Haiti
Last month, The New York Times made headlines with its front-page series about the billions (in today’s dollars) that France forced Haiti to pay following … What the French Really Owe HaitiRead more