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A Corrupt CEO Busted? Well, Merry Christmas
Corporate CEO Martin Shkreli was busted for stealing. May he be the first of many.
How a Maine Food Co-op Could Push Local Food to the Next Level
In Maine, a food production cooperative's big contract bid could bring local food to an institutional level.
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Animal Rights Activists Employ New Tactics to Thwart Hunters
Animal rights activists are employing a new set of tactics to thwart hunters from taking down wolves, bears and other game.
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One Year After Divesting From Fossil Fuels, These Colleges Are Doing Just Fine
With evidence and enthusiasm on the side of divestment, schools like Harvard may need to rethink their portfolios.
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US Fund to Fight Global Climate Change Is Less Than Annual Payout to a Single For-Profit College
The urgency of curbing the abuses of predatory for-profit colleges comes into sharper focus.
What Next for Venezuela?
The opposition's victory could give the more moderate elements a leg up to move the country toward a more normal, less polarized political process.
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Will the Little Shell Tribe Finally Be Recognized?
The tribe's complex history has slowed federal approval of the tribe. A new rule could change that.
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Coal’s Hidden “Double Whammy“
Millions of hectares of forest are threatened by coal mining, warns Saskia Ozinga.
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Impending Chicago Teachers’ Strike Adds Power to Nationwide Movements Against Inequality and Racism
As Chicago protests continue, the teachers union has an opportunity to make powerful demands for racial and economic justice.
Koch Self-Interest in Criminal Justice Reform, Exposed
Over at least the past five years, the Kochs and Koch-backed groups have been pushing to increase the “intent” standard for criminal violations.