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Poverty & Wealth
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Dangerous Deportations
Tens of thousands of migrants from Mexico are put at risk of kidnapping—and even murder—after being deported from the United States.
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The Socialists Who Made the March on Washington
The story of the radicals behind—and in front of—the demonstration that changed America
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When I’m Old and Gay
Retirement can be sweet for well-off LGBT elders, but it is fraught with perils for most.
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The High Probability of Being Poor
The number of Americans that struggle with joblessness and poverty throughout their lifetime is still exceedingly high.
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The Ex-Con Factor
Felony-disenfranchisement laws suppress black turnout enough to swing elections, and the future of reform is murky.
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Stop Worrying about Food Stamp “Fraud”
Even if it exists, it doesn’t matter.
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Ezra Klein’s Blind Spot
He argues that the poor are more influential in Washington than ever. That’s just not true.
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Six Charts that Explain Why Our Prison System Is So Insane
Why is the United States the world leader in sending citizens to prison?
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Paying It Forward on Student Debt
A new idea for making college affordable is attracting supporters—and detractors—in state capitals across the nation.
