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Blood From a Stone
“I went to Athens to see what economic catastrophe looks like on the ground - and what I saw shocked me,” writes John Kiriakou.
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Why the United States’ Inequality Problem Is About a Lot More Than Money
We have chosen our extreme inequality and all of its awful consequences.
Sacramento Activists “No Fracking No Way” at Protest
Fracking adversely impacts the air and water quality of California at a time when the state is suffering from extreme drought.
Fighter’s Capture Spells Trouble for US-Led Coalition Against Islamic State
A Syrian who embraced the US cause is captured by al-Qaeda sympathizers.
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Watchdog Group Sues US for Access to Shell Oil’s Safety Plan for Arctic Drilling
As Shell begins drilling in remote Arctic waters, watchdogs are suing US regulators for access to records.
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Permits to Build Keystone XL in Jeopardy as Hearings Reveal Missteps
TransCanada's decision to purchase all the pipe needed for Keystone XL before receiving a permit could prove a costly mistake.
Scott Walker Wins Koch Straw Poll, $900 Million in the Offing
The Koch network of funders are busily trying to remake their public image.
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Job Growth Remains Strong in July
Weak wage growth and low EPOPs indicate persisting slack in labor market.
Socialist Faces in High Places: Syriza’s Fall From Grace and the Elusive Electoral Road
Syriza's recent fall from grace serves as a stark reminder of the unfulfilled promise of the electoral road to socialism.
Will Sharing Abortion Stories Further Reproductive Justice?
A sure-to-be-controversial new book offers a guide for ending the so-called “abortion wars” through empathy.