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Another Poor Black Boy Dead in Haiti
What country would they create?
The World Trade Organization’s “Papal” Conclave
It is fascinating to look at the demographics of the candidates.
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Subsidies Play “Significant Role” in Climate Change, IMF Says
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is urging national governments around the world to roll back or eliminate subsidies on petroleum-based energy sources.
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George Takei’s Social Media Activism
Takeiu2019s kitschy cat photos are not themselves of political interest, but their poularity has given him a platform for his online activism with exceptional reach.
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What Immigration Could Mean for American Workers
The question is whether itu2019s a good deal for American workers.
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Shot, Then Shut Out
The nation finally took notice of Chicagou2019s epidemic of gun violence after 15-year-old Hadiya Pendleton was fatally shot January 29.
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Grateful for Dirty Dishes. And Taxes
Valerie Tarico suggests a new healthier attitude toward taxes as April 15 approaches: gratitude.
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#ChainedCPI? For Every Social Security Judas, a Primary Challenge
Robert Naiman suggests the 99% escalate their interest in the matter to have their voices heard against the 1% making the budget decisions.
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Even Republicans Favor Solar Over Fossil Fuels
A survey found that 2 out of 3 Americans, including Republicans, want the US to place more emphasis on the development of solar.
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Some Bailouts Taxpayers Seldom Ever Notice
All across Corporate America, top execs are feathering their own nests at the expense of their employees. The French have a better idea.