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Trump's Tax Proposal Would Push U.S. Below Greece on Inequality Index
According to the Commitment to Reducing Inequality index, if Trump's tax reform effort is successful, the U.S.'s specific rating on tax policies would plummet 33 places from 26th to 59th – just below Peru, Chile and Sri Lanka.
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Ranchers Fight Keystone XL Pipeline by Building Solar Panels in Its Path
It's one of several creative protests against pipeline companies trying to use eminent domain to take private land. A Nebraska hearing is planned for August.
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Anger Grows In U.K. After Conservatives Vote to Keep 1% Pay Rise Salary Cap
The timing of the government’s refusal to increase wages for public sector professionals couldn’t be more damaging, so nurses and others are launching a "summer of protests" to get politicians' attention.
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Trump Has Secretive Teams to Roll Back Regulations, Led by Hires With Deep Industry Ties
We’ve found many appointees with potential conflicts of interest, including two who might personally profit if particular regulations are undone.
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Our Nation’s Growing Water Crisis: What You Need to Know
Many of our nation's water infrastructures are over 100 years old – and to replace them would cost over $1 trillion.
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Seattle Makes History – Passes ‘Tax the Rich’ Income Tax
Last week, Seattle passed a “tax the rich” income tax by a vote of 9-0.
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Climate Resistance: More Than 350 Groups Oppose Dirty Senate Energy Bill
Letter to Sen. Schumer demands Democratic opposition to fossil fuel industry-backed bill.
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Financial Industry Split on Speculation Tax
As EU negotiators struggle to reach the finish line on a financial transaction tax agreement, 52 industry professionals issue a joint statement in support.
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ICE Officers Told to Take Action Against All Undocumented Immigrants Encountered While on Duty
The head of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement unit in charge of deportations has directed his officers to take action against all undocumented immigrants they may cross paths with, regardless of criminal histories.
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Occupy the Cinema: In "Rat Film," Humans and Rodents Claw for American Survival
Through all the invisible walls that it demonstrates are surrounding us, "Rat Film" seems to conclude that people will continue living and making due. People, in general, won’t be brought down. We’ll find a way.
