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Food Security in Africa Requires Governmental Regulations
Food security is just as much about safety of food as it is about availability.
Ocean Acidification Could Amplify Climate Disruption
Ocean acidification can compromise marine ecosystems and was a key component in previous mass extinction events.
Chinese Workers Strike Against Runaway Factories
Fan Shigang’s new book “Striking to Survive” presents oral histories of worker resistance in China.
Children With Disabilities Endure Long Waits for Life-Changing Medical Equipment
Long waits aggravate existing health problems, cause pain and pressure sores, or exacerbate developmental delays.
Bolton and Pompeo Reportedly Lead Push to “Foment Unrest” in Iran
Two ultra-hawks with a firm grip on the US foreign policy apparatus are seeking to destabilize Iran.
Trump-Appointed Judges Are Already Limiting Abortion and Birth Control
Kavanaugh, like all of Trump's judicial nominees, will go after abortion and birth control access.
Why Unarmed Civilian Protection Is the Best Path to Sustainable Peace
Unarmed civilian protection has been proven to save lives, empower communities and secure lasting peace.
Attacking Income Inequality by Limiting Wealth
Redistribution is not enough; we need an economy that generates less inequality in the first place.
Chicago Judge’s Bond Decision Is Model for a More Just Pretrial System
The constitutionally protected right to a presumption of pretrial release is frequently ignored by judges.
Assassinations of Indigenous Leaders in Guatemala Trigger Fear
Campesino organizations demanding their rights to the land are criminalized and terrorized by political elites.