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Trump vs. “the Squad”

Trump reunited the Democrats to further his narrative.

Cory Booker’s latest criminal justice reform bill takes aim at life imprisonment

The proposal would let older inmates get an early release from federal prison.

Amazon Prime Day could usher in a new wave of fear-based social media usage

Amazon’s Ring was a Prime Day bestseller. Get ready for more neighborhood surveillance and fear-based social media.

The Trump administration is dramatically restricting who can seek asylum

The new regulation will force those traveling to the US southern border to seek asylum protections in another country first, though the rule is likely to be quickly challenged in court.

You’ve heard of lab-grown meat. Now there’s lab-grown ice cream.

Scientists have created a vegan treat that requires absolutely zilch from cows.

Study: Volkswagen cheated on emissions standards — and made thousands of kids sick

A new study analyzes the effects of the "clean diesel" fraud. They’re not good.

Kamala Harris just introduced a bill to give housekeepers overtime pay and meal breaks

Domestic workers don’t have basic labor rights.