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Why Is the MacArthur Foundation Investing in Fossil Fuels and Ignoring Grassroots Action?
MacArthur's response mimics the “pass the buck” mentality of shirking responsibility.
Don’t Forget Non-French War Deaths
We are never all Lebanon or Syria or Iraq for some reason.
Campaigns for Paid Family and Medical Leave Gain Momentum, Despite GOP Resistance
Activists are pushing forward paid leave bills in several states, and Washington, DC, may soon offer 16 weeks of paid time off.
Report: Neglected Railways Increase Risk of Exploding Oil “Bomb Trains”
A new report identifies at least 114 railway bridges along known and potential oil train routes that pose significant risks.
How Ukraine’s Finance Chief Got Rich
If Western “values” include putting citizens' interests before self-interest Jaresko may need some remedial training.
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Disease Victims Often Shut Out of Workers’ Comp System
Legal barriers for sick workers can be insurmountable; costs are shifted to families and federal programs such as Medicare.
Proposed US and UK Laws Will Entrench Surveillance Powers Across the Atlantic
Legislation governing surveillance powers has appeared on both sides of the Atlantic.
Man in Solitary Goes on Hunger Strike After Ohio Prison Limits Access to Books, Music
After a new prison warden limited his access to books and CDs, Keith LaMar began a hunger strike in protest.
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Wave of Hunger Strikes at Immigrant Prisons Gains Steam
The women at Hutto continue to refuse food until their immediate release.
Who Can Follow This Climate Leader?
President Obama rejected the Keystone XL pipeline while backing increased oil, gas and coal production.