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The State of the Global Economy
According to the latest estimate from the government, US GDP growth was practically zero in the first quarter of this year.
Recently Passed Congressional Budget Plan Fails to Raise Revenues from Wealthy and Corporations
This week the US Senate approved a joint budget plan for the next fiscal year, which begins October 1.
Fears for Juveniles and Activist in Line for Saudi Execution
Saudi Arabia has been urged to spare the lives of two juveniles and an ageing political activist.
Christian Parenti on Climate Change, Militarism, Neoliberalism and the State
The author talks about environmental crises and neoliberal economic policies sparking violence in a landscape littered with guns.
Safety Net More Effective Against Poverty Than Previously Thought
Correcting for underreporting reveals that the safety net also did more to reduce deep poverty than previously shown, although 11.2 million Americans remained below half the poverty line.
Report Details Widespread Use of Torture by Ukrainian Army and Security Services
A report contains chilling descriptions of the widespread use of torture.
Israel Slammed Over Treatment of Palestinian Children in Detention
“Every single day and in countless ways, Palestinian children are victims of Israeli human rights violations,” says Riyad Mansour.
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Los Angeles Is (Almost) Halfway to Ending Homelessness for Veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs settled a lawsuit brought by 10 homeless veterans in LA.
Congress Should End Metadata Collection
The Court of Appeals struck down the US metadata collection program, but left it to Congress to come up with a legal fix.
Urban Slums a Death Trap for Poor Children
It's called the urban survival gap and it literally determines whether millions of infants will live or die before their fifth birthday.