Rules Frozen by Trump Could Melt Away Without a Trace
In one of his first acts, Trump put dozens of pending regulations on hold. His administration is unlikely…
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To Better Understand the Future of Protest, We Need to Look at Its Past
Historical examples show us that change movements gain power through pressure tactics that disrupt politics as usual. By…
Florida to Examine Whether Alternative Charter Schools Underreport Dropouts
State officials are investigating whether Orlando uses alternative charter schools to boost ratings and hide dropouts. By Heather…
We Shouldn’t Treat Foreign Diplomacy Like Real Estate
The Trump administration has shown a preference for a free-wheeling foreign policy driven by a small number of…
Is the Trump Administration Skirting Its Own Ethics Rules?
The hiring of three former lobbyists to work in the White House raises questions about the president’s executive…
Despite Federal Law, Some Rural Hospitals Still Turn Away Women in Labor
Thirty years ago, a law was passed to ensure hospitals treated women in labor. Inspection reports show that,…
Will the United States Turn Its Back on Myanmar’s Muslim Minority?
Growing hostility toward Myanmar’s heavily persecuted Rohingya population has created a pressing need for international intervention. By Sally…
Big Pharma Quietly Enlists Leading Professors to Justify $1,000-Per-Day Drugs
As it readies for battle with Trump over drug prices, Big Pharma is deploying economists and health-care experts…
If We’re Serious About Early Learning, Here’s How It Should Look
A case for why the United States needs a clear early care and education infrastructure. By Laura Bornfreund,…
Ava DuVernay and the Rhetoric of Resistance
The documentarian offers blueprints for how communities under threat can carve out their own cultural narratives — and fight back.…