Disabled People Are the Canaries in the Coal Mine
The disabled community has responded to the adversities they face by organizing for legal rights that protect their autonomy and access to public life. But these rights are increasingly under attack.
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Whose Housing Recovery?
High-finance investors are snapping up tens of thousands of foreclosed homes for rental income and speculation.
Highway Robbery
In 1995, California granted a private company the right to construct express toll lanes along the State Route 91 freeway
The Swaps Crisis
Interest rate swap deals have allowed the big banks to hold local governments and agencies hostage for tens of millions of dollars.