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Ebola Crisis Highlights Urgent Need for Reform
While many say the epidemic is nearing its “end”, important questions still need to be addressed.
How to Stop an Oil Train: The Climate Defense That Won Over a Courtroom
Delta 5 did their best to put political corruption and corporate greed on trial.
Oil Train Regulations Fail to Address Known Risks
Safety rules for railroads were only implemented when enough blood had been spilled.
How to Stop an Oil Train: The Climate Defense That Won Over a Courtroom
The Delta 5 loss was actually a big win for challenging political corruption and corporate greed.
Will Washington Repeat the Mistakes That Led to the Iraq War?
On the question of the US use of military force, the past didn't go anywhere - it's not even past.
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What You Need to Know About the Upcoming Iowa Caucus
Who wins Iowa will have a big effect on who the eventual nominee is - at least, it will if you are a Democrat.
Why the $15 Minimum Wage Is Economically Feasible
If no significant job losses result from minimum wages, then employers find other ways to adjust to their higher labor costs.
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President’s Order on Solitary Confinement Reverberates Beyond Youth Incarceration
Despite their limited effects on juveniles, new federal guidelines on solitary signal broad policy shifts for adult prisoners.
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Iowa Will Be Important
For both Democrats and Republicans, this year's presidential contest is another “Armageddon election.”
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Environmental Justice: What the Candidates Missed in Flint – and the Rest of the Country
Presidential candidates have commented on Flint's contaminated water crisis, but less so on systemic environmental racism.