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Land of Extraction: How Prison Industry Settled in Central Appalachia
The prison industry continues the tradition of toxic exploitation perpetuated by the coal mining industry.
Trump’s 5G Network Raises Concerns for Public Health and the Environment
Consumers should be concerned about the potential health impacts of wireless radiation.
Capitalism Is Not the “Market System”
Americans are debating the choice we must make now between keeping capitalism or changing the system.
UN Investigation Finds “Genocidal Intent” in Myanmar
Myanmar’s military is burning down villages, beating people, shooting them, burning them to death and starving them.
Will the Democrats Catch a “Blue Wave”?
Analysts say Democrats will likely benefit from anti-Trump disgust in November, but what wing of the party will win?
Durham Leaders Investigate Conditions at For-Profit Immigrant Detention Center
A recent lawsuit details overcrowding at the facility, poor bathroom conditions, and a lack of basic hygiene products.
Millions of Afghans Face Risks of Drought Related Displacement
The combination of drought and conflict has made tens of thousands of families destitute.
Private Firms Pitch Dubious PTSD Treatments to Veterans Affairs
“The answer is: If it hasn’t been proven, it’s not something the VA should endorse,” says one agency official.
In a Historic Move, Los Angeles Educators Vote To Strike
The second largest school district in the country voted 98 percent to 2 percent to authorize the strike.
After Roy Oliver’s Verdict, What’s Next for Police Reformers in Dallas County?
Roy Oliver's murder conviction sets the stage for continued police reform efforts in North Texas.