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Yet the state has given Flint just $2 million out of the estimated $55 million cost to replace the city's lead pipes.

While nearly all global leaders espouse their appreciation for women, many do so in ways that don't further the feminist agenda.

Once again, people are missing the point.

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States are taking matters into their own hands.

The post In Absence Of Federal Immigration Reform, States Are Taking Action appeared first on ThinkProgress.

Six names are reportedly on the White House's short list for the Supreme Court.

On Sunday night, Kim Kardashian West tweeted a nude selfie to her 41.4 million followers.

During three recent rallies, Trump has asked supporters to raise their right hands and recite a pledge that no matter what, they'll vote for him for president.

This comes exactly two weeks after Ohio Governor and presidential hopeful John Kasich signed a bill that would pull all federal funding from state Planned Parenthood clinics.

A former student had her judgment for $850,000 against a university she said practiced discrimination during her pregnancy upheld.

Fossil fuel industry campaign contributions to climate deniers jumped by roughly $10 million in the last year.

Senate Democrats filibustered through the night Monday into Tuesday to block a constitutional amendment codifying anit-gay discrimination.

Saudi Arabia performs most executions by sword.

The post Saudi Arabia Executed Its 70th Person in 2016 appeared first on ThinkProgress.

“The Republicans take a lot of credit for the state coming back, but let’s face it — if the automobile companies weren't bailed out, Michigan would still be in a depression."

"These women understand that the struggle for environmental justice also is a fight for gender equality, land rights, economic and cultural rights, and food security."

“Men naturally like to explain things to women,” McGrory observed, “and I have given them exceptional opportunities in that regard.”

A disconcerting trend emerges on International Women's Day.

The post The Gender Wage Gap Just Got Bigger appeared first on ThinkProgress.

"The people of Michigan... want someone who has a record of fighting for our values," Cruz said.

Women often avoid going to the police with their issues or seeking legal redress for their grievances because of a fear of the social stigma that’s stacked against women in Afghanistan, Hosai Bayani explained. And so they come to her.

LGBT businesses now have a seat at MLB's table.

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