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Dismissive Doctors, Crowded Clinics and Memory Loss

South Los Angeles pastor is demanding better for herself and others with dementia.

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Why Mass Deportations Would Cripple California’s Economy

Mythology aside, nearly 2 million undocumented immigrants are the backbone of some industries, and pay billions in taxes for services they will never receive.

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Yes, Having a Climate Denier at The Helm is Alarming. But All Is Not Lost.

UCLA's Cara Horowitz says Trump will act quickly to gut Biden's climate agenda but states like California can slow the damage

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The EPA Stalled and Then a Fix for New Mexico Oil and Gas Pollution Evaporated

Trump election likely marks the end of a federal response to worsening air pollution in the Permian Basin.

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Philadelphia Workers Are Readying a Bill With a Basic Demand: Just Enforce the Law

Nannies, housekeepers and gig workers have already won legal protections. Now they want consequences for bosses who break the rules.

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Climate Advocates Dismayed by Trump Victory; Buoyed by State Results

Voters backed a $10 billion climate bond in California, rejected an anti-climate initiative in Washington

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Hope and Defeat at Howard University

They had gathered expecting to celebrate a historic Kamala Harris presidency. The next day, they took stock of their loss. Photographer Barbara Davidson chronicled the highs and lows of two days in Washington, D.C.

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For the Texas Railroad Commission, the Last Train Left Years Ago

Misnamed commission oversees the state's vast oil and gas industry. Critics say it's all a smoke screen.

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Four Policies That Could Make Our Elections More Fair and Democratic

There are lots of ways to increase voter turnout and lessen the influence of money in elections — as other countries have proven.

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Trump’s Inaction on Teamsters’ Pensions Fuels Frustration Over Failure to Endorse Harris

Union members say the non-endorsement ignores Harris’ role in securing Teamsters’ retirement benefits and Biden’s pro-union NLRB, which has bolstered organizing efforts at Amazon.

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Arizona’s Deadly Heat Is Exhibit A as Activists Mount Final Push for Climate and Harris

The state has voted for a Democratic presidential candidate just twice in more than 70 years. Armies of canvassers hope climate will change that.

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Federal Firefighters Say Their Pay Is on the Line in 2024 Election

As wildfires worsen, some federal firefighters fear Republican control of Congress and the White House could accelerate their exit from the workforce, leaving critical gaps in fire response.

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Biden Delivered on Infrastructure and Jobs. Will Voters in Purple States Like Pennsylvania Keep This Progress Going?

Harris cast the deciding vote to make the Inflation Reduction Act law. Trump has vowed to claw back as much of that money as he can.

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How the Culture Wars Tore Apart a Bay Area Town — And Fueled a Resistance

A growing coalition of parents, students and teachers comes together to halt the chaos roiling school boards and communities.

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Reluctant at First, Michigan Criminal Justice Advocates Rally Behind Kamala Harris

After hesitation over her past as a prosecutor, grassroots reform group Michigan Liberation Action Fund ultimately supports the vice president.

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It’s Not Just Trump’s New York Rally — As President, He Appointed More Than a Dozen People With Ties to Racist Groups or Ideologies

Trump’s Madison Square Garden event has focused public attention on racism and hate within the former chief executive’s campaign. During his administration, figures connected to white supremacy had prominent roles.

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This Once-Undecided Pennsylvania Union Leader Is Backing Harris. Here’s What Made Up His Mind.

After watching Harris on Fox News and learning about her pro-union positions, the formerly hesitant sheet metal worker found the confidence to commit.

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With Kaiser Mental Health Workers on Strike, California Officials Say They Are Watching to Ensure Care

The health care provider canceled patient appointments during a 2022 strike. State regulators say they are making sure the company does not break the law during the current strike in Southern California.

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Beyond the Beltway, Here Are the 8 Most Important Climate Elections in the Nation

From utility commissioner in Montana to governor in North Carolina, these contests will have an impact on climate change and the transition to a clean-energy future.

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In Purple Pennsylvania, Older Climate Activists Tell Would-Be Voters, ‘We Caused It. We Can Solve It.’

Under the watch of environmental warrior Bill McKibben, the 'Silver Wave Tour' is mobilizing fed-up senior citizens to canvas for climate votes in swing states.

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Drill, Baby, Drill? Former Big Oil Exec Says That’s Exactly What the Industry Doesn’t Need.

Former ConocoPhillips economist Marianne Kah on the election: Whether it's Harris or Trump, the outcome likely won't affect oil production.

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Trump Fought a Union Drive at His Vegas Hotel. Now This Housekeeper Is Working to Keep Him From a Second Term as President.

Marisela Olvera, who faced a union-busting campaign at Trump International Hotel a decade ago, wants to help elect the first woman president.

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Election May Decide Health Coverage Fate for Millions as Some Affordable Care Act Subsidies Are Set to Expire

Chrysa Ostenso — who operates the only optometry practice in Rusk County, Wisconsin — worries about keeping her doors open if Biden-era tax credits end.

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Harris and Trump Both Say They Will Stop Price Gouging, But Making It Happen Will Be Tough

Economists say it requires crossing influential business lobbies to crack down on excessively high pricing by companies that dominate their industries.

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Trump Tried to Slash Aid for Tens of Millions of Poor Americans — and Some Voters Worry He’ll Succeed if Elected Again

Experts warn that Trump's return could mean drastic cuts to public assistance programs from Medicaid to food assistance, while low-income voters want Harris to offer more support.

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