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The Farm Bill could address climate change and structural racism

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Accessibility lawsuits are bringing slow but steady wins for disabled city residents

by Bianca Gonzalez July 11th, 2023July 27th, 2023
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 ‘Teens are the most marginalized group when it comes to abortion care’ 

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Activists continue to fight against controversial ‘Cop City’ construction despite challenges

by Katherine Demby July 6th, 2023August 3rd, 2023
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‘Abortion access in North Carolina has always been precarious’

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‘They cannot beat us in our own house’

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Breaking: SCOTUS rules against affirmative action

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‘The movement still has a long way to go’

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Sacramento community groups scramble to assist migrants transported from Texas

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‘What else can they do to us?’

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