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New Video Tells Powerful Story of Young Epilepsy Patient Without Safe Access to Medical Marijuana
The Drug Policy Alliance and Learn Liberty have teamed up to tell the emotional story of Sophia Nazzarine, a 7-year-old girl suffering from uncontrolled epilepsy.
James Petras: Syriza’s Deception Must Stop
Michael Nevradakis interviews James Petras about the ongoing economic crisis in Greece.
CO2 Emissions Growth Takes a Bite Out of Apple’s Sustainability Claims
Apple brands itself a leader in the fight against climate change, but its carbon dioxide emissions say otherwise.
Countering the “Chega Freire” Campaign in Brazil: Our Emancipatory Struggle Continues
Civil unrest has led to the call for military intervention by the more reactionary sectors of the population.
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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 …