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Rainbow flags are seen at the Stonewall National Monument, the first LGBTQ national monument, dedicated to the birthplace of the modern lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer civil rights movement, on June 4th, 2019, in New York City.

The Trevor Project’s New Report Finds High Rates of Mental-Health Issues and Discrimination Among LGBTQ Youth

More than 75 percent of survey respondents reported that the current political climate has affected their mental health or sense of self.

Leah Dunlevy

Democratic presidential hopeful Senator Elizabeth Warren waves during a campaign town hall at George Mason University on May 16th, 2019, in Fairfax, Virginia.

Green Jobs and New Technology: A Look at Biden and Warren’s Latest Climate Plans

Both plans draw on the progressive Green New Deal, prioritize environmental justice, and would be paid for by closing corporate tax loopholes.

Leah Dunlevy

Tomatoes are seen at a market in Mexico City, Mexico, on May 9th, 2019.

Trump’s Mexico Tariffs Could Start Another Trade War, Economists Warn

This round could be even more costly for U.S. agriculture and consumers.

Emily Moon

Southeast Alaska's Tongass National Forest is the largest national forest in the United States.

The Wettest Part of Alaska Is Experiencing Extreme Drought. Is Climate Change to Blame?

The drought has had damaging economic and ecological impacts.

Leah Dunlevy

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador speaks during his daily morning press conference at the National Palace in Mexico City on March 26th, 2019.

‘I Am Not a Coward’: Key Takeaways From the President of Mexico’s Letter to Trump

As Trump announced he would raise tariffs on Mexican goods, the president of Mexico published an open letter to Trump.

Jack Herrera

The remnants of a destroyed home stand more than two weeks after Hurricane Maria hit the island on October 6th, 2017, in Morovis, Puerto Rico.

House Republicans Continue to Block a Disaster Aid Bill

Over the past week, Republicans have blocked the passage of the $19.1 billion disaster relief bill on three separate occasions.

Leah Dunlevy

Beto O’Rourke’s Immigration Plan Would Treat the Problem More Like a Refugee Crisis

The 2020 Democratic candidate's plan also includes $5 billion in aid funding to multiple Central American countries.

Jack Herrera

People shop at a Food Town grocery store during the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey on August 30th, 2017, in Houston, Texas.

How Trump’s Latest Crackdown on Public Benefits Fits Into His Immigration Plans

A new memo could have a chilling effect on both family-based immigration and participation in public-benefit programs.

Emily Moon

Migrants walk toward the El Chaparral port of entry in Tijuana, Mexico, on June 21st, 2018.

Can We Be Sure Only Six Migrant Children Have Recently Died in Government Custody?

We now know of six children who died after spending time in government custody in the last eight months. Advocates and politicians have raised the alarm that there could be more.

Jack Herrera

Woman holding a bunch of money in hundred dollar bills.

As More Americans Are Being Lifted Out of Poverty, the Racial Wealth Gap Persists

An annual Federal Reserve Board report found that more Americans are financially secure in 2018. Most of them are white.

Emily Moon