U.S.
Oklahoma sheriff indicted in jail death of African-American man
August 2, 2017Sheriff Jerry Niles and five of his subordinates were indicted on felony second-degree manslaughter charges this past week for the 2016 death of Anthony DeWayne Huff.
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Billionaires’ Row: Can Manhattan be rescued from real estate speculators?
August 2, 2017It’s no secret that Manhattan, despite being one of the most sought-after places to live in the world, is full of empty apartments.
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Vulnerable Republican senators face criticism for ACA repeal votes
August 2, 2017Some Republican senators are facing criticism for sending mixed messages with their votes during last week’s rapid-fire, three-vote attempt to dismantle the ACA.
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Transgender people and allies step up resistance to Trump
August 1, 2017“It felt like the president of the United States spit in my face for the 12 years that I served and defended my country."
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Tennessee offers inmates shorter sentences if they submit to sterilization
July 31, 2017This is the latest in a historical pattern of medical experimentation often targeting poor, mentally ill people of color.
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