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Congress Bows to the Chemical Lobby on Toxics Regulation
New legislation would make it harder for states and the EPA to regulate toxic chemicals in toys, building materials and clothing, but President Obama still has a chance to …
Two Men, Two Legs and Too Much Suffering: The Forgotten Vietnamese Victims
Two Vietnamese civilians did not die in the US conflict in their country, but they did lose parts of themselves.
Obama Promised Open Government, but Hasn’t Delivered Yet
From torture to campaign finance, the president can still order important transparency reforms — but there isn't much time.
The Historical Roots of Contemporary Violence Against Pregnant Black Women
There is a long history of violence enacted on the bodies of pregnant Black women, but they have always fought back.
The Hidden Horrors in Poultry Plants
Dangerous working conditions abound in the poultry industry, according to an Oxfam report.
Environmentalists, First Nations Vow Summer of Action Against Trans Mountain Pipeline
Canadian regulators' OK of the tar sands pipeline expansion draws flack from activists.
Duke Energy Flexes Political Muscle on Fracked Gas, Coal Ash
Duke Energy is among the most powerful political forces in North Carolina.
Women Around the World Are Leading the Fight Against Corporate Agriculture
A global battle is being fought over the future of the world's food.
Burn Pits: US Government Ignores 60,000 Suffering US War Vets
Vets are suffering from medical ailments associated with the open-air burn pits that were constructed on over 230 military bases.
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The EU Referendum Will Determine the UK’s Future
The European Union is much more than an economic entity; it promotes human rights, cultural diversity and more across Europe.