By: Andy Cush Article Reprint Emails obtained by the Detroit News reveal that top aides to Michigan Governor Rick Snyder were issuing warnings over the water quality in Flint as far back as October 2014—a
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Utah lawmakers reject push to expand abstinence-only sex ed
edweek.org Article Reprint SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah lawmakers have rejected a Democratic legislator’s effort to expand sex education in public schools.
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Read moreCongress Has Only Now Banned Slave Labor in US Imports
Congress just passed legislation to close a loophole that’s allowed Americans to import slave-made goods for decades. By Michelle Chen Article Reprint In a rare moment of bipartisan unity, Congress and the president have
Read moreSan Francisco’s Police Problem
The City by the Bay is known for its gentle vibe—except when it comes to the cops. By Rebecca Gordon Article Reprint In the photo, five of Beyoncé’s leather-clad, black-bereted dancers raise their fists in
Read moreTrump Suggested Dipping Bullets in Pig’s Blood in Latest Offensive Remark About Muslims
Citing an Internet hoax as fact, Trump claimed he knows how to stop Muslim terrorists. By Peter Wade Article Reprint On the eve of the South Carolina primary, Donald Trump told a new, offensive lie during
Read moreLet’s Don’t Dream of Closing Rikers Island, Let’s Do It!
A letter from Clark Kissinger, manager of Revolution Books NY C. Clark Kissinger Article Submission Dear friends, Last October 23, 17 protesters were arrested at a non-violent civil disobedience demonstration of 100 people outside the
Read moreActivist Calling for Emanuel’s Resignation Says He’s Running for Alderman
Gregory Livingston, former campaign manager for Willie Wilson, throws hat in the ring for open 4th Ward alderman seat. By: Lauren Chooljian Article Reprint\ A community activist who has been calling for Mayor Rahm
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