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Poverty in America has, for decades, been framed as an issue of “them” rather than “us.” The poverty stricken are routinely thought to reside far outside of mainstream America. Central to this understanding is the belief that the poor haven’t

As Pride Month begins this June, the LGBTQ community can count among its achievements that the U.S. Congress has more openly gay members than ever before. Thirteen members of the 118th Congress identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual, including Sen.

A judge dismissed defamation lawsuits brought by a veteran of the Afghan war who has been at the center of debates over the conduct of Australia’s soldiers in the conflict.

Backers of permitting changes say the measure marks a good first step, but environmentalists are concerned about the inclusion of a natural gas pipeline in the bill.

For years, a band of science-loving “troll hunters” hounded climate change deniers off Twitter — but Elon Musk’s takeover has upended their efforts, with many ousted accounts back, pushing fresh disinformation. Despite the threat climate change poses to the planet,

Accompanying Naomi Campbell on the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival last week was one of cinema’s most powerful men — and he represents a country where cinemas were banned until five years ago. Mohammed Al Turki, 36, heads

Caroline de la Tournelle says her ability to decipher handwriting has influenced whether hundreds of people got jobs, helped police track death threats and even saved a child that was being abused. Graphology remains a controversial topic, and has fallen

One of Australia’s most decorated soldiers lost a landmark defamation case Thursday after a bruising trial filled with accusations of murder, domestic violence, witness intimidation and war crimes. Ben Roberts-Smith, a former member of Australia‘s elite Special Air Service Regiment,

Ten years ago Chicago Public Schools leaders voted to close 50 public schools. WBEZ and the Chicago Sun-Times examined the promises made to students and communities in 2013. (Image credit: Manuel Martinez/WBEZ)

White House blasted for response to Americans who believe Biden is corrupt: ‘Thinks you’re stupid’  Fox News