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Ruling Against “Three Strikes” Sentencing Law Opens Door to Reform
The recent decision reinforces the need to address other sentencing policies that have contributed to mass incarceration.
Russia vs. China: The Conflict in Washington Over Who Should Lead the US Enemies List
For many in the Obama administration, it is not Russia but China that poses the greatest threat to US interests.
Sticks, Stones and Names That Can Hurt: Cracking Down on Dissent in Peru
Back home, not everyone is so impressed by Peru's developmental path as expressed by EU leaders.
Billions Pledged for Nepal Reconstruction, but Still No Debt Relief
The earthquake damaged one third of the economy, but creditors won't agree on debt relief.
Supreme Court Tosses EPA Rules That Would Prevent Thousands of Asthma Cases
EPA rules limiting toxic air pollution emissions would have prevented thousands of cases of asthma, birth defects and other health problems.
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Thousands Kept in Solitary Confinement in Illinois Prisons
A class action lawsuit filed this week is challenging the widespread use of solitary confinement.
Legalized Torture: Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Cruel Lethal Injections
The Supreme Court's majority opinion, as much as the dissent, shows that the state should not be permitted to execute its citizens.
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Paul Krugman | Greece Doesn’t Have to End Up a “Failed State“
There may be another off-ramp from the road to ruin for Greece.
Where Are Mayors Opposing Police Militarization?
The world is watching and acting; grieving communities are waiting, desperately for change.
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US Conference of Mayors Unanimously Adopts Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Resolution
The resolution comes at a time of heightened nuclear tensions between the US and Russia as well as Iran.