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In states like Missouri and Texas, reproductive rights still struggle

February 4, 2014 By Elyse Vesser

Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 Supreme Court case, sought to make abortion legal, safe, and accessible, but 41 years later attacks on reproductive health care are still going strong.

Keystone XL report: some unions for, some against

February 4, 2014 By PAI

The department released its environmental impact statement on the project, which would transport 830,000 barrels of oil daily from Alberta's tar sands to refineries of the U.S. Gulf Coast. There are 30 days for public comments.

NNU: Big hospital chain retaliates vs. nurses who led patient safety campaign

February 3, 2014 By PAI

"These disgraceful firings are being carried out in direct retaliation for the public advocacy of these courageous nurses."

W. Va. spill occurred after repeated lack of oversight

January 14, 2014 By Blake Skylar

This month is a bitter anniversary for Charleston: Three years ago, experts with the U.S. Chemical Safety Board urged the state to create a new program to prevent toxic chemical spills

First Energy: Locks out workers, blacks out customers

January 14, 2014 By John Wojcik

It was just after sunrise only three days before Thanksgiving, that security guards clamped locks on the gates at FirstEnergy in central Pennsylvania, barring 150 workers from their jobs.