Generocity Team
Nebraska's ban on gay marriage was tossed out by a federal judge this week. The issue was forced into court by a lawsuit against the state from a local chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union (similar to how PA shook off its own ban on gay marriage). The state plans to appeal the decision.
This exclusive report from Grist looks at the "clean coal" industry and its effect on the nation's energy landscape. The story highlights the impact of a new coal plant, designed to capture more than half of its emissions, on a small, low-income Mississippi county.
A breakdown from Vox.com on the latest challenge to the Affordable Care Act, which is set to play out on Wednesday in the Supreme Court. The court's decision could potentially knock out one of key aspects of the act -- tax credits. These credits are what helped make plans on the health exchanges more affordable.
As protest movements around the country call for an increased minimum wage, one of the nation's largest employers, Wal-Mart, announced that it was raising the starting wage for its workers. Here's a look at why the company chose now, and what it means for the American worker, reports the Washington Post.
Politico Magazine's What Works series looks at innovative ideas being implemented in different cities around the country. This feature looks at how a worker-owned cooperative in Cleveland is helping to improve a number of low-income neighborhoods surrounding a vibrant institution-heavy area.
