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After Being Denied Parole 10 Times, Elderly Prisoner Allegedly Commits Suicide at Fishkill Prison
Democracy Now! speaks with Kathy Manley, a longtime lawyer and advocate for prisoner rights who represented John MacKenzie.
Ecuador Foreign Minister: $3 Billion in Tax Havens Could Fund Earthquake Reconstruction
Ecuador's President recently announced a national referendum that would bar any politician from having assets in tax havens.
How We Report on Structural Racism Can Hurt Us — or Heal Us
Many headlines are contributing to a polarized society, but media can play an important role in revealing our shared humanity.
Yes, There Is a Way Forward in Reining in Fracking
Public interest advocate Wenonah Hauter lays out strategies to stop fracking and rein in Big Oil and Gas.
Dave Zirin: Protests by Athletes and Displaced Rio Residents Accompany Opening of 2016 Olympic Games
Dave Zirin, sports editor for The Nation magazine, says protests from athletes attending the 2016 Olympics.
Messages for the Future From the Margins of the DNC
Laura Flanders shares perspectives on the DNC from people who are building revolutionary movements beyond the election.
First Evidence Surfaces of Foreign Money Pouring Into US Elections After “Citizens United”
Direct evidence has emerged for the first time showing a foreign company has donated money to a federal campaign.
“When You Dial 911 and Wall Street Answers”: How Private Equity Profits Off Our Daily Lives
Wall Street firms are playing an increasingly influential role in daily life.
Chelsea Manning Faces Indefinite Solitary Confinement and Extra Prison Time After Suicide Attempt
Imprisoned Army whistleblower Chelsea Manning faces new charges after she tried to commit suicide last month.
Sheriff Arpaio Paved the Way for Trump
Donald Trump's embrace of Sheriff Joe Arpaio is a clear signal of how Trump plans to treat Latinos if he becomes president.