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Inequality Is Literally Killing Us

Again and again, studies show that the richer wealthy Americans become, the shorter the rest of us live.

Brandt Jean’s embrace of the officer who killed his brother Botham was touching — and also frustrating.

In 29 states, trans people can legally be denied jobs and housing because of who we are. Congress should act.

A recent uproar on my campus reveals the pain young people of color feel at being treated like “others.”

Once again, Trump wants to build a wall — except this time it’s to keep Congress out.

Either our system is going to break, or Trump’s finally going to fail. It’s an exhausting drama.

We can’t put a price tag on our free press — but unless we stop them, predatory investors can.

Working-class Americans die younger. Here’s what your town can do about it.

Polluters lost the fight on climate science, so they’re spending money on something else: false solutions.

If my patient needs a heart procedure, we should decide that together — not some insurance company.