Border Wall to Go Up in National Monument, Wildlife Refuge

ASTRID GALVAN and NOMAAN MERCHANT / The Associated Press May 14, 2019 Department of Homeland Security again waives environmental and other laws to build more barriers along California-Arizona 100-mile stretch. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Administration’s Waivers Nullifying ‘No Child Left Behind’

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Jul 6, 2012 The Obama administration has relieved nearly 26 states of the program’s controversial requirement to make all students competent in reading and math by 2014. Ten more states are in line to receive the waivers. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Obama Guts No Child Left Behind

Staff / Truthdig Aug 9, 2011 The Obama administration on Monday gave states a break from the ailing No Child Left Behind law, allowing them to file waivers that grant flexibility in meeting science and math proficiency standards. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Vermont Approves Universal Health Care

Staff / Truthdig May 27, 2011 With the governor's blessing, Vermont made history Thursday as the first state to enact a comprehensive single-payer health care system. There's hope for the rest of us, as Amy Goodman pointed out: "Canada’s single-payer health care system started as an experiment in one province, Saskatchewan." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Border Barrier Evades Green Laws

Staff / Truthdig Apr 3, 2008 The Department of Homeland Security has received approval from Congress to ignore dozens of environmental laws in order to construct a 670-mile border fence. Environmentalists are worried about the impact the project could have on endangered species, and several property owners have attempted to obstruct the construction process. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Standards for Recruits With Criminal Records May Ease

Staff / Truthdig Nov 7, 2007 The Pentagon is evaluating how it can streamline the process that allows recruits with criminal records to serve in the military. The proposed action is the latest in a series of cash bonuses and relaxed requirements that are meant to help the military cope with its recruitment problem. We can think of a much more effective measure to get young men and women to sign up for military service: End the war in Iraq. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )