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Living With a 10 Billion Euro Bailout – the Story From the Streets of Cyprus
The Cyprus bailout has altered the lives of ordinary Cypriots and turned them against the institutions which struck the deal.
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The Nuclear Zero Lawsuits
The Nuclear Zero lawsuits, initiated by the Marshall Islands, are about saving humanity from its most destructive capabilities.
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Increasingly Dangerous Guns Endanger US Communities
In “The Last Gun” Tom Diaz pitches ideas to halt the NRA's campaign of fear that's pumped up weapons sales.
Climate Change 2014: What Do We Do Now?
We must not just reduce carbon emissions, but remove pollution already in the atmosphere.
Russian Roulette: Taxpayers Could Be on the Hook for Trillions in Oil Derivatives
The sudden dramatic collapse in the price of oil appears to be an act of geopolitical warfare against Russia.
A Suitable Donor: Harvesting Kidneys in the Philippines
In the Philippines, there is a slum district called Baseco that has been quietly providing organs for moneyed foreign and local patients.
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A New Year’s Resolution: Don’t Call the Police
Resolving not to call the police is the beginning of a dream that challenges us to build a free world.
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Non-Violence and the Lost Message of Jesus
A clear message is needed from spiritual or religious leaders that armaments, nuclear weapons, militarism and war must be abolished.
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From the ER to the Courtroom: How Nonprofit Hospitals Are Seizing Patients’ Wages
One Missouri hospital has sued thousands of uninsured patients who couldn't pay for their care.
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Immigration Enforcement: A Tool to Silence Workers?
How employers use immigration laws against workers who speak out on the job is a complex, murky world.