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Sara Herschander

Sara Herschander

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    The Dells’ $6 billion gift just legitimized Trump accounts.

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    These women save countless lives every year. We need more of them.

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    Four questions about the Sudanese civil war, answered.

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    The best way to help Hurricane Melissa survivors may not be what you thinkThe best way to help Hurricane Melissa survivors may not be what you think
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    People in the Caribbean need help now — and for years to come.

    By Sara Herschander
    Fast fashion lifted some countries out of poverty. What happens when Americans stop buying?
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    The overlooked impact of Trump’s tariffs, explained.

    By Sara Herschander
    What to do when every crisis needs your $20
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    Everyone needs help on GoFundMe. So how do we give?

    By Sara Herschander
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    The world’s biggest back-to-school crisisThe world’s biggest back-to-school crisis
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    270 million kids won’t be in class this fall. Why?

    By Sara Herschander
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    The US stopped showing up to disasters. The results are horrifying.The US stopped showing up to disasters. The results are horrifying.
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    Emergency response’s newfound sluggishness, explained by earthquakes and landslides.

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