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Haiti Marks 100th Anniversary of US Occupation
The US landed in Haiti a century ago, brandishing guns and hoisting the stars and stripes on government buildings.
The Crypto Wars Have Gone Global
Encryption in fact has a critical role to play in national security by protecting citizens against malicious threats.
Police Shoot and Kill Mentally Ill Native American Man
Over half of fatal shootings involve mentally ill people, and Native Americans are statistically more at risk of dying in police shootings.
Are Countries Legally Required to Protect Their Citizens From Climate Change?
A Dutch court recently ruled that greenhouse gas reduction is a state obligation.
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Say Her Name: Protesters in Chicago Demand Justice for Sandra Bland
“I don't care about the CSI version of how [Sandra Bland] died,” said organizer Mariame Kaba. “The system killed her. The rest is superfluous.”
The Rise of the Underground Economy
The decline of unions precipitated the rise of the underground economy.
Candidates Ignore the Role Race Plays in Determining Who Thrives and Who Struggles
Sanders and O'Malley, like the rest of the candidates, have built political platforms that largely ignore race.
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US Must Choke Off Predatory Payday Loans and Create Low-Cost “Public Option” Banking
New rules for predatory payday lenders would prevent many abuses and give consumers a way out of lenders' debt trap.
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Adjunct Professors and Workers’ Rights
One group involved in the workers' rights movement that has received far too little attention is adjunct college professors.
FDA Examines Whether MRI Drugs Accumulate in Brain Tissue
The agency says doctors should consider limiting MRIs to reduce exposure from certain image-enhancing drugs.