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Jordan Davis, Another Victim of a Murderous Historical Continuum
The subtext to the untimely deaths of Jordan Davis, Trayvon Martin, Oscar Grant and Sean Bell remains race.
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The New Fascism: Terms and Conditions
By agreeing to the terms and conditions for the Bank of America smartphone application, you give the company the permission to turn on your camera and microphone without telling …
Horizon “Organic” Factory Farm Accused of Improprieties, Again Selective Enforcement by USDA Alleged — Kid Glove Treatment for Dean Foods/WhiteWave
In an open letter published today and addressed to USDA National Organic Program chief Miles McEvoy, The Cornucopia Institute accused the regulatory agency of abdicating its enforcement responsibilities.
Denying Racism Has an Evidence Problem
Saying something doesn't exist will not make that true; it is a sort of word magic that reinforces the unacknowledged status quo.
GMOs Are Killing the Bees, Butterflies, Birds and …?
Scientists now believe at least some of these pesticides play a major role in Colony Collapse Disorder, the ongoing demise of honeybee colonies.
AOL’s CEO Proves Women and Children Make Easy Scapegoats in the Workplace
The law has put maternity care on an equal footing with other health benefits for decades - but some executives still haven't caught up.
Why the First Issue Is Money in Politics
From achieving tax reform to fighting climate change to strengthening the social safety net, we will see no progress until the wealthy entities that benefit can no longer buy …
Venezuelan Government Shows Restraint and Resolve in the Face of Anti-Chavista Mayhem
Government officials have been urging against retaliation and are seeking to avoid any escalation of violence in the streets.
How Obamacare Raids the Assets of Low-Income Older Americans
The pilfering of assets of low-income Americans results from the interaction of several nasty features of Obamacare.
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Impunity in West Virginia as Criminal Law-Breaking Polluters Still Walk Free
Recent spills have shown that Patriot Coal and Freedom Industries have both shown a pattern of acting with impunity.