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Removing Arsenic From Groundwater: We Have the Tools, Let’s Use Them
We have cost-effective tools to ultimately eradicate the problem of arsenic-contaminated drinking water.
Polar Vortex Shows Incarcerated Workers Bear the Brunt of Extreme Weather
From clearing snow to fighting wildfires, prisoners are being exploited to mitigate climate disasters.
Dark Money — Coming From a Shell Company Near You
Corporations are being created with the primary purpose of concealing the true source of super PAC donations.
Trump Says Sending US Troops to Venezuela Is “an Option”
Anti-war voices are continuing to call for a negotiated settlement.
Intel Chiefs Use “Global Threat” Report to Uphold US War Machine
The annual “Global Threat Assessment” is used to defend the interests of intel agencies, the Pentagon and the military.
Climate Change in 2019: What Have We Learned From 2018?
The effects of climate change are unpredictable and will only get worse unless we act now.
Ocasio-Cortez Raises Over $100,000 in Four Days Following Primary Threat
This comes in addition to the $400,000 she had on hand after the 2018 election.
A “Smart” Border Wall Is Just as Racist as a Physical Barrier
Democrats' “smart wall” would draw upon the same tech tools that have been long criticized by civil rights activists.
Fractured Far Right Escalates Harassment Against Left in Portland
Recent “alt-right” attempts to bait Portland anti-fascists into confrontations betray a sense of desperation.
The US Is Orchestrating a Coup in Venezuela
The US is intent on regime change in Venezuela because it has the world’s largest oil reserves.