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Only one drug executive appearing before Congress answered "yes" when asked if his company had fueled opioid crisis.

The tech giants are using their advertising power to push social causes

The tech giants are using their advertising power to push social causes

Only one of the drug executives appearing before Congress answered "yes" when asked if his company fueled opioid crisis.

Trump's decision is one more factor that could push the cost of gas beyond $3 a gallon for most of America.

Men at higher risk encouraged to discuss benefits and risks of testing in order to make a shared, informed decision.

Men at higher risk encouraged to discuss benefits and risks of testing in order to make a shared, informed decision.

Teaching Solidarity on Teacher Appreciation Day

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A quality public education is the bedrock of democracy, which is a truism on this Teacher Appreciation Day more than ever, as educators across America instruct us all by example in the power of learning, activism, solidarity and public service.

Throughout 2018, America’s working families have been inspired by the teachers rallying together against long odds for better schools. America’s labor unions offer our heartfelt thanks.

Every single one of us can recall an inspirational teacher, someone who saw and valued a spark in us. Today is when we, as a nation, pause to appreciate our teachers.

Yet this year is different because teachers have collectively ignited a spark across America, by gathering and rallying together against the politics of austerity and for meaningful investments in quality public education for every student.

America needs solidarity today, as a cure for our rampant economic inequality and to inspire us to invest in a shared future of broad prosperity.

Educators in Arizona, West Virginia, Kentucky, Oklahoma and elsewhere...

"In a political environment where almost nothing seemed surprising ... this was still deeply shocking and deeply disturbing," Gov. Andrew Cuomo said.

"In a political environment where almost nothing seemed surprising ... this was still deeply shocking and deeply disturbing," Gov. Andrew Cuomo said.