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Economist Mark Blyth: Continued Austerity Will Be Catastrophic for Greece and Europe
Economist Mark Blyth analyzes the potential impact on Greece and Europe of the game of chicken between Syriza and the European Central Bank.
Private Prison Companies Foresee Increased Profits as Ruling Limits Immigrant Detentions
A recent court ruling may not slow private prison companies expansion of immigrant family jails.
What’s Butylated Hydroxyltoluene and Why Is It in Your Food Even Though It’s Banned in Europe?
The EU prohibits many harmful ingredients America allows. But multinational corporations are looking to change that.
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The Real Failure of Brian Williams
It is the collective commitment to the rules of the game that gives rise to the integrity by which they are sustained.
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Does This Costume Make Me Look Racist?
A recent Western-themed, border-patrol party at a U Texas fraternity stems from a history and legacy of unequal power relations.
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Malcolm X’s Internationalism and the Struggle for Liberation in Haiti Today
Haiti could once again become the trailblazer of emancipation and revolutionary fortitude.
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Did Berkeley Just Save Us From Drones or Target Us With Drones?
Wouldn't keeping killer spy robots out of the skies have been an easy way to do something positive?
Measles, Merck and Fraud
The reason measles is spreading is because everyone just hasn't gotten vaccinated. So go out and get your MMR. Hey, there's no harm in it.
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Desert Pilgrimage to the Cradle of the Bomb
My shoes are standing on the place where the first atomic bombs were built.
Obama Administration Proposes Ridiculous Anti-Consumer Plan for GMO Labeling
Despite polls showing overwhelming support for labeling for genetically engineered foods, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack proposed yesterday that consumers should use their smartphones to scan bar codes on food …