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Will California’s Prison Policy Changes Spread to Other States?
Advocates estimate that as many as 1 million Californians may be eligible to clear old felonies under the new law.
Brazil to Auction Fracking Licenses in the Amazon
Brazil is about to auction hundreds of fracking blocks across the country, including in territories of remote indigenous peoples.
US Attack on Doctors Without Borders Hospital Reveals Widespread Lack of Accountability
Accountability for the US attack on the Doctors Without Borders hospital in Kunduz, killing at least 22 people is likely to be elusive.
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Battle Over FCC’s Net Neutrality Rules May Redefine Free Speech
At stake is whether service providers are the gatekeepers of cyberspace controlling the flow of data or whether they have to allow equal access to all.
Nonprofit Foundation Rakes in Cystic Fibrosis Drug Revenues
Rather than push for costs of medications to be lower for patients, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has an incentive to keep costs high.
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Why Corporate Media Won’t Cover Citizens United
The big open secret about Citizens United is that the mainstream corporate media support it.
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Breaking the Cycle: How to Build Sustainable Peace Using Contact Theory
Contact Theory posits that negative attitudes can be reduced by promoting contact between conflicting groups.
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With a Gun Lobby Lock on Congress, Clinton Would Try Executive Action
Clinton's plan for cracking down on gun violence faces long odds given Congress has largely failed to pass gun control legislation.
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Indigenous Communities Seek Autonomous Development Projects in Guatemala
Guatemalan Indigenous peoples are seeking autonomous development projects as alternatives to mega hydroelectric projects.
“Democracy No Longer Matters in the EU”: An Analysis of the Greek Election
The prominent political analyst discusses the Greek election results, voter behavior and why the breakaway Popular Unity Party failed to enter parliament.