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Egypt’s Terror Law Violates Fundamental Freedoms
Egyptian authorities are already holding a record number of journalists behind bars.
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Without Context, Environmental Images Obscure Who’s Responsible for Climate Change
Popular environmental images have helped bring ecological consciousness into the mainstream, but also have masked systemic problems.
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Obama Closed Bagram, so Why Not Guantánamo?
With less than 18 months before the end of Obama's term, the question remains of whether or not he will close the prison camp.
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From Black August to Black Lives Matter
Black August, a month of political prisoner activism and commemoration, can help remind us of the nation's exponentially expanding racist prison system.
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Criminalizing the History of US Radical Underground Movements
For a book striving for a comprehensive portrait of underground movements, “Days of Rage” fails to capture why such radical organizations did what they did.
Solidarity With Cierra Finkley: A Statement From Love & Protect
Defending oneself from abuse and violence should never be criminalized.
Pork Industry Admits Using Muscle Stimulant Ractopamine
Many farms use a variety of feed additives to boost profits.
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After Centuries of Colonial Violence, a Resurgence of Indigenous Language Learning
There is renewed struggle by many Indigenous people to keep their native languages alive.
On Rooftops of Paris, Expect Green Roofs and Solar Panels
A new French law requires renewable energy or plants on all new commercial buildings.
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UN Agency Pledges to Open Schools for Half a Million Palestinian Refugees
The UN's agency for Palestinian refugees announced it would open schools on time.