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US-Russian Cease-Fire Pact: Closer to a Syria War Endgame?
The US and Russia are hoping that the partial Syrian cease-fire agreement they reached will begin a new phase of the war.
Trump Employees Vote to Unionize, Protest in Nevada
Some 500 Trump International workers have organized a protest to coincide with this week's GOP caucuses.
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Regulators Butt Heads With Activists Over Assessment of Offshore Fracking Hazards
To the dismay of environmentalists, a new draft assessment proposes to forgo new restrictions on offshore fracking and any changes to the permitting process.
Did the Kochs Just Anoint Marco Rubio?
The top Koch strategist will soon join Rubio's presidential campaign. This may mean the Koch brothers chose their horse for this race.
Constitutional Crisis on the Horizon: GOP Leaders Pledge No Hearing on SCOTUS Nominee
The Supreme Court looks set to remain short-handed long into the future.
Zika Is a Reproductive Rights Issue
Countries afflicted by the Zika virus are asking women to delay getting pregnant. Yet local laws make it impossible to get a safe abortions.
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Turning US Communities Into War Zones, Death by Death
No US city is immune from the epidemic of police killings - not even a liberal bastion like San Francisco.
Guantánamo Attorneys Criticize Obama Plan for Closing Prison
Detainees not reviewed before Obama leaves office are men whose status hasn't been reviewed for over six years.
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Oregon Protesters Confront Weakened Minimum Wage Increase and Lack of Renter Protections
Oregon's Fight for $15 has seen much opposition.
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When You Can’t Afford the Cost of Clearing Your Criminal Record
People who've done their time and paid their fines still face barriers to employment.