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Discrimination in Parole Hearings Keeps Trans Prisoners Behind Bars, Advocates Say
Rickie Blue-Sky is just one of many prisoners who have experienced anti-trans discrimination in their parole hearings.
Helena Norberg-Hodge: For Personal and Planetary Well-Being, Localize the Economy
Helena Norberg-Hodge explains how localizing the economy would address economic inequality, climate change and other crises.
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Two Losses for Bosses: SCOTUS Rules Against Walmart, Wells Fargo in Class-Action Suits
The Supreme Court made more decisions unfavorable to corporate executives in the wake of Antonin Scalia's death.
Writing a Blank Check on War for the President
In times of war, the Constitution tends to take a beating.
Obama Isn’t Following Through on Pardons Promise, Says Former Pardons Attorney
The initiative to pardon thousands of federal prisoners barely made a dent, and a resignation letter tells why.
War: Still Good for Absolutely Nothing
Iraq war veteran Tomas Young's biography critiques war and a medical establishment that is dismissive of disabled people.
Could Bernie Sanders Heal Our Economy?
Some liberal critics, like Paul Krugman, argue that Sanders' economic platform is unrealistic. They are dead wrong.
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Panama Papers Controversy Offers an Opportunity to Push for Transparency
Politically, what is criminal about the Panama Papers is what people can do legally.
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Why the National Enquirer’s Hot Air Is Filling the Mainstream Media’s Balloon
The allegations against Ted Cruz shows how politics and media have become part of show business.
Refugees by Choice: An Afghan Tale of Two Exiles
Afghanistan's war has gone on for so long, it seems many have forgotten it. Now, many Afghans seek refuge in Europe.