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The Ecology of War in the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific
Dr. Gus Abu-Sitta, head of the Plastic Surgery Department at the American University of Beirut, discusses his work in relation to ongoing conflicts.
Expect More Murders: Why the Radical Right Kills
With the demonizing narratives of the Trump administration, we should brace ourselves for more violence from the radical right.
How Chicken Farmers Are Getting Clucked in a Supermarket Near You
Farmers say they're not getting a fair deal, and they want the federal government to take action.
Civil Liberties and Human Rights: What’s at Stake in the UK’s 2017 General Election?
Without the right to protest against particular policies it is much more difficult to influence and hold to account whichever government is elected on June 8.
With Medicaid and Health Care Under Attack, Home Care for the Aging Faces Crisis
Community-based aging programs are making progress, but Trump and Republicans may soon gut funding for critical senior care.
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Job Growth Slows Sharply in May
Jobs report for the month of May.
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Pulling Out of the Paris Climate Pact, Trump Is Building a Wall Around Himself
Trump left the door open for renegotiating a climate deal, but there may not be anyone left to negotiate with.
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On the Thawing Tundra, Researchers Race to Understand Black Carbon’s Climate Impact
The wood and fossil fuels we burn affect extreme warming in the Arctic, and solutions begin with understanding how and how much.
Dakota Access Oil Starts Flowing on Day of Trump’s Withdrawal From Paris Climate Accord
The manufacturer of the pipeline said Thursday morning that the vessel is now “in commercial service.”
What We Can Learn From the Clergy Who Helped Women Get Abortions Before Roe
Faith leaders who support abortion access must reclaim the moral conversation.