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Celeste Pewter

Government

How the U.S. Unfairly Targeted Chinese Professors

The controversial China Initiative only formally ended in February.
Government

The Thriving Conspiracy Theories We’re Not Paying Attention To

We can’t afford to look away.
Justice

How the Murder of Vincent Chin Changed My Family's Life

Chin’s killing altered Asian American history — and my family.
Politics

Russian Hackers Had Access to Voter-Registration Data Ahead of the 2016 Election

A new Senate Intelligence Committee report explains the level of access hackers had.
Politics

Arizona Teachers Led the Biggest Teachers' Strike in U.S. History — and It Worked

A new bill will mean better school funding and higher salaries.
Politics

What You Need to Know About the Death Penalty in a Trump Era

Capital punishment is on the decline, but that could change.
Politics

What You Need to Know About Facebook's Cambridge Analytica Scandal

Members of Congress are calling for Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg to testify.
Politics

Stephon Clark's Grandmother: “They Didn't Have to Kill Him Like That"

“Please — I want justice for my baby.”
Politics

All of the Gun Legislation Before the Senate Right Now

Learn about these six measures.
Politics

Stephon Clark's Killing Set Off Days of Protests in Sacramento

“People want to escape from cycles of trauma and hurt."
Politics

How the NRA Came to Influence America

They weren't always so beloved by politicians.
Politics

Betsy DeVos's Latest Interview Made Pretty Much Everyone Cringe

Asked about her education work in Michigan, DeVos said she didn't know if public schools had gotten better.
Politics

Cape Town’s Water Crisis Is Part of a Global Problem

The city could be out of water by August.
Politics

5 Ways to Tell If a Bill Could Actually Become Law

Know when and when not to take further action.
Politics

Surprising No One, Trump’s Latest Nomination Has Already Met Blowback

Trump's pick for a key EPA position has ties to a major polluter.
Politics

Everything You Need to Know About the Newest Government Spending Bill

Designed to avoid another shutdown.
Politics

5 Must-Watch Midterm Races That Could Flip the Senate

Midterms will be held in November.
Politics

The Senate Blocked a Bill That Would Ban Abortion After 20 Weeks

They stopped it from moving forward during a procedural vote.
Politics

What You Need to Know About CHIP and DACA

And other legislation to watch in 2018.
Politics

Why States Can Now Force People to Work for Their Healthcare

Changes to Medicaid could have big impact.
Politics

There's Still Time to Fight the Tax Bills — Here's How

5 steps to stay informed and resist.
Politics

3 Ways You Can Help End America's Gun Problem

Mass shootings must end.
Politics

5 Easy Ways to Tell If You Should Vote Your Elected Official Out of Office

Hold your representatives accountable.