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Court Rejects Rule on Labeling Goods Containing “Conflict Minerals”
Since 1998, more than 5 million people have died in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

How Can We Make People Care About Climate Change?
Per Espen Stoknes talks about the psychological barriers to public action on climate and how to overcome them.

Could a GOP Rejection of Iranian Nuclear Pact Lead to War?
The Iran nuclear deal is coming under fresh scrutiny.

New York Prison Guards Accused of Brutally Killing Prisoner, Covering Up Death
Four months ago, Samuel Harrell died at New York's Fishkill Correctional Facility.

As Jimmy Carter Discusses Cancer Diagnosis, Former Aide Praises Him
Former President Jimmy Carter revealed cancer has spread to his brain.

Rikers Killed Kalief Browder
Kalief's brother, Akeem, is an activist in the Bronx. He speaks about what his brother endured and the family's fight for justice.

Ecological Burial Practices: Overcoming the Myth of the Infectious Corpse
Author Suzanne Kelly discusses the myths that drive many of our standard, environmentally damaging burial practices.

Understanding ISIS and US Foreign Policy Since 9/11
Phyllis Bennis discusses US foreign policy since the September 11, 2001, attacks, anti-terrorism efforts and the Iran nuclear agreement.

Remembering Civil Rights Freedom Fighter Julian Bond Who Chaired NAACP, Cofounded SNCC
Civil rights pioneer Julian Bond died on Saturday.

“Writing on the Wall”: Editor Johanna Fernández on Mumia Abu-Jamal’s New Book
Johanna Fernandez, who visited Mumia Abu-Jamal on death row for years, shares an analysis of racism and class exploitation.