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Greyhound: Stop Throwing Passengers Under the Bus

Greyhound is letting Border Patrol board its buses and question and arrest passengers without a warrant.

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Congress: In the Age of #MeToo, Hold Yourself Accountable

The #MeToo movement brought to light harassment in workplaces of all kinds – Congress included. It's time for accountability.

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