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How Trump’s Cuts to Biofuels Research Would Hurt the Planet and Our Economy
Biofuels can reduce emissions, benefit American corporations, and create jobs. But slashing the budget of the Bioenergy Technologies Office effectively eliminates those possibilities.
How the Supreme Court Made It Easier for Corporations to Fight Class Action Lawsuits
Rulings in recent years have effectively forced consumers to file class actions in the region where the corporation is based or to disaggregate claims into separate filings.
Trump Disbands Advisory Councils as CEOs Resign
The resignations followed the president's controversial comments about the violence Charlottesville, Virginia.
Generic Drug Prices Are Dropping, but Who Is This Really Benefiting?
It seems that overall drug spending is still on the rise because of the skyrocketing price of new, brand-name drugs.
Here’s What You Need to Know About the Debt Ceiling
As the debate heats up in Washington, one expert explains why the debt ceiling is such a controversial issue in the first place.
These Two Charts Show What’s Good (and Bad) About the U.S. Economy
The jobs gap is finally closed. But there are still some glaring weaknesses in the economy.
How the Conflict Minerals Rule Failed
Enforcement was left up to consumers, and many legitimate mining operations were shuttered.
There’s a Strategy That Helps Prevent Injuries at Work. Why Isn’t the Federal Government Using It?
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has altered its strategies dramatically since Donald Trump became president. What does that mean for America's workers?
Apple’s Ethics Dilemma in China
Freedom of information advocates are monitoring the technology giant after it removed software allowing users to bypass the Great Firewall from its China App Store.