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Has Walmart Finally Crossed The Line?
Walmart, the largest employer in the United States, can't seem to catch a break.
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Jesus Huerta: A Child Killed in Durham Police Custody
Another Durham resident has now died in a controversial encounter with the Durham Police Department. This time it was teenager and local Riverside High School student, Jesus Huerta.
Corporate Influences Silence Voices Demanding Progress at Warsaw’s COP19
u201cSpirit of Compromiseu201d not enough to address climate change.
Reaching the First Step: Humanity is Still Far From Confronting Climate Change
The Warsaw Climate Change Conference began discouragingly just days after Typhoon Haiyan thrashed the Philippine islands of Samar, Leyte and Negros.
Shielding a Flickering Flame
As we continue on this path of social and environmental destruction, it is not just an act of suicide, but an act of murder against future generations.
Drone Strike Victims Find Support From Activists, Silence from Unapologetic US Leaders
A second drone briefing from victims at the US House of Representatives is also sparsely attended, but concerned citizens from around the world packed CODEPINK's Global Drone Summit in …
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Beyond Tests: How to Foster Imagination in Students
Iu2019ve explored many of the problems created by the new testing policies, but I donu2019t remember calling attention to a problem created by todayu2019s emphasis on u201cminimum competence.u201d It …
US Court Denies Halt on Pipeline Set to Replace Keystone XL Northern Half
The ever-wise Yogi Berra once quipped
More Pain From the ACA: Spending Less on Health Care
A slow down in healthcare costs could be attributed to the ACA, but in truth, it is reflection of our economy's continual downward spiral.
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US Bullying at TPP Negotiations for Big Pharma Profits
A key dispute in the TPP negotiations is the patents on pharmaceutical drugs and medical procedures. Long patents inflate the profits of the pharmaceutical industry by not allowing less …