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Solitary for Suicide Attempts: The Brutal Punishment of Chelsea Manning
Possible solitary punishment for a suicide attempt is likely to exacerbate mental health issues for Chelsea Manning.
The Feuds and Funders Behind the Pro-Donald Trump Super PACs
So who are the Trump-supporting super PACs? We've broken down who's in charge, what theyu2019ve raised, and the intense discord between them.
How the International Olympic Committee Effectively Maintains a Gag Order on Non-Sponsors of the Olympics
The vast majority of businesses are blocked from nearly any mention of the 2016 Olympic Games.
Women’s Boat to Gaza Prepares a New Challenge to Israel’s Blockade
Even the idea of the Women's Boat to Gaza gives Gazans hope that there are those who understand their plight.
NASA Study Links Methane “Hot Spot” to Oil and Gas Infrastructure Leaks
NASA researchers have definitively linked the U.S.'s largest methane hot spot to the oil and gas industry.
“A Bridge to Nowhere”: A Vision of Fracking Future in the US
Natural gas has been touted by U.S. leaders from both sides of the aisle as a bridge fuel — but it may actually be the final destination. A shocking …
What You Need to Know About the DOJ’s Claim It Is Ending Private Prisons
The DOJ's announcement is being met with considerable fanfare, but the plan will not reduce number of people in prison.
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Videos Surface of a Death in Custody the LAPD Didn’t Want Released
Vachel Howard was arrested for driving under the influence. Hours later, he was dead. Here's what happened inside an LAPD jail.
McDonald’s Could Be Held Liable for Franchise Wage Theft, Federal Judge Rules
Judge Richard Seeborg said Tuesday that the lawsuit against the corporation may continue under the “ostensible agency theory.”
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“Independent Women’s Forum” Uses Misleading Branding to Push Right-Wing Agenda
The Independent Women's Forum an the Independent Women's Voice market themselves as “non-partisan,” and “independent,” — they are anything but.