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The Present Situation in Ukraine
The institutional and political inertia accorded the “Washington rules” of international geopolitics may be causing the West to severely misconstrue the depth of Russian interests in the Ukraine.
Time For UN to Open Up Dialogue on Drug Policy Reform
Growing numbers of countries have shown discomfort with the UN drug control treaty regime through soft defection.
Netanyahu’s Games
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu never tires of inventing new hoops through which he insists Palestinians jump.
Politics: Another Way To Waste Shareholder Money
In the wake of Citizens United, there is plenty of discussion of how campaign finance law might be changed to limit political participation by corporations.
Oakland Privacy Group Oakland Citizens Fight Spy Center Vote by City Council
If Schneider Electric is approved, this would be the final vote before construction would continue on the DAC.
Psychiatry Now Admits It’s Been Wrong in Big Ways – But Can It Change?
Even as the intellectual foundation for our drug-based paradigm of mental health care is collapsing, society's use of these medications is increasing.
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How a CBS Video About a Cancer Victim Misled Millions About Obamacare
A CBS report misled the public about Obamacare coverage. Maggie Mahar of Health Beat calls them on it and they pull the video. But by then the damage was …
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Political Prisoner Marshall Eddie Conway Released After 44 Years
Former Black Panther Marshall Edward Conway, who has spent nearly 44 of his 67 years in prison, was released Tuesday, his conviction overturned.
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Why Hospitals Are Failing Civilians Who Get PTSD
More than 20 percent of civilians with traumatic injuries may develop PTSD. Surgeons and other trauma experts explain why many hospitals aren't doing anything about it.
Venezuela Is Not Ukraine
The current protests in Venezuela are reminiscent of another historical moment when street protests were used by right-wing politicians as part of an attempt to overthrow the elected government.