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Lawsuit Charges Delaware Prison System With Neglect
The lawsuit aims to end what the plaintiffs frame as the DOC's cruel and unusual punishment of those with mental illness.
Obama Chooses Openly Gay Man to Lead Army
President Obama took the historic step Friday of naming an openly gay man to head the Army. If confirmed, it would be a nation first.
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“Through a Penal System, Darkly”: Photographer Documents Kingston Penitentiary
This article and photo essay on the penal system invites people to consider what happens behind closed doors.
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Our History and Our Dreams: Building Black and Native Solidarity
Black and Native activists must reconcile our differences, as we build forward at the intersections of our movements.
New Goals at the UN Reflect Failure of Imagination for International Development
By ignoring history, the Sustainable Development Goals' creators have shown their inability to envision an alternative economic paradigm.
Pope Francis and a Catholic’s Tale
If you believe in women's rights, gay rights, and the basic concept of justice, Pope Francis is not on your side.
Who Is Fighting the War on Terror?
The defeat of al Qaeda and its affiliates has been a publicly stated national interest of the United States.
Seattle Teachers Reach Settlement After Five-Day Strike
Issues were teacher pay, lengthening the school day without compensation, and proposals to curb standardized testing.
Feds Find Santa Barbara Pipeline Operator Violated Safety Requirements
A look at the Refugio spill and what goes into to preventing and cleaning up oil pipeline spills.
Relentless Wildfires, Water Scarcity and Marine Die-Offs: Living With Climate Disruption
Recent scientific reports reveal that more than half of all marine life has been wiped out since 1970.