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Appeals Court Mulls Rule Mandating Disclosure of Conflict Minerals in US Electronics
Do consumers have the right to be made aware that their electronics contain conflict minerals?
Now We Know: JPMorgan Chase Is Worse Than Enron
It's beginning to look as if JPMorgan Chase has had a hand in every major banking scandal of the last decade.
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How to Boycott Milk From Factory Farms
There are plenty of reasons to boycott milk from factory farms, beginning with your own health.
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You Have the Watches; They Have the Time
Sens. John McCain and Lindsey Graham are right to deplore the tragedy and waste of the war in Iraq, but they should look in the mirror for accountability.
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The $17 Trillion Delusion: The Absurdity of Cutting Social Security to Reduce the Debt
Seventeen trillion dollars certainly sounds like a big, scary number, but we shouldn't be focusing on that number.
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Flashing Too Little Editorial Integrity
Advertisers are pushing news sites not to be too explicit about distinguishing between genuine news items and ad hustles.
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TFA: The International Brotherhood of Corporate Interests
TFA is lowering wages, reducing benefits and worsening the working conditions of teachers.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Medical Marijuana Plan in State of State Speech Falls Short
Patients and advocates are disappointed that Cuomo doesn't call for comprehensive legislation to effectively help patients get their medicine.
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For New Generation of American Expats, East Asia Beckons
After losing a lucrative job in 2001 in San Francisco, Ted decided, instead of moving home, to live in Hong Kong, where he fell in love.
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International Scholars, Peace Advocates and Artists Condemn Agreement to Build New US Marine Base in Okinawa
Statement: “We support the people of Okinawa in their non-violent struggle for peace, dignity, human rights and protection of the environment.”