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Prison Privatization in Brazil Follows US Model
Brazil has the world's fourth-largest prison population. Like the US, Brazil is rapidly advancing in the privatization of its incarceration system.
Where the Argentine Debt Case Stands Now, and Why It Still Matters
Allowing a US court ruling to determine the process for international debt repayments sets a dangerous precedent.
Mine Games: How Federal Coal Program Loopholes Can Cheat Taxpayers
The federal government may be missing out on millions of dollars in revenue each year, but a proposed rule from the Department of the Interior could help change that.
Green Energy Job Growth Outpaces Losses in Coal Industry
Far more jobs have been created in wind and solar in recent years than lost in the collapse of the coal industry.
Interview: The Supreme Court Often Does Terrible Things by Ignoring the Constitution
Mark Karlin interviews author Ian Millhiser on the devastating impact the Supreme Court has had on democracy in the US.
The West Snubs Russia Over V-E Day
Tragically divided once again by hate, greed, and power-lust, Europe lies in the shadow of war, as the violence percolating in Ukraine threatens to result in more military intervention …
Atlanta Trial: The Ultimate in Test-and-Punish
The reality is that more than a dozen years of standardized testing under No Child Left Behind have made little difference.
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Maryland Sen. Ben Cardin Is a Two-State Faker
Sen. Cardin is trying to block European efforts to bring about a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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Corporations to Workers: “We Own You“
Republicans are trying to usher in a new era where corporate “persons” have more rights than actual people.
A Day for Our Mother Earth
How many holidays do we have? MLK Day in January, Valentines Day in February, Easter in March or April, Earth Day in April, Memorial Day in May, and so …