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US Targeted Killing Rules Conflate Legality and Politics
The Presidential Policy Guidance on targeted killings appears to elevate politics over the law.
Evidence Suggests the Oil Industry Wrote Big Tobacco’s Playbook, Then Used It to Lie About Climate Change
Documents reveal that the common tactical playbook is decades older than previously assumed.
A Right-Wing Myth About Planned Parenthood Could Hurt Florida’s Fight Against Zika
Efforts to fight Zika have been stymied by the talking point that Planned Parenthood isn't an essential service provider.
The Biggest Spender Backing Donald Trump? The NRA
The NRA has spent $6 million in TV ads on behalf of the Republican presidential candidate.
Opposing Corporate Theft of Mayan Textiles, Weavers Appeal to Guatemala’s High Court
Guatemala's Indigenous Mayan weavers are fighting corporate appropriation of their intellectual property rights.
Criminalizing Solidarity: Syriza’s War on the Movements
The eviction of three occupied refugee shelters in Thessaloniki marks another episode in the Greek government's war on grassroots solidarity efforts.
Are Human Rights Treaties a “Reputational Umbrella” for Foreign Investment?
Human rights treaties provide a reputational shield for companies to invest in the worst rights-violating countries.
Beyond a Protest Party: What Will It Take for the Green Party to Start Winning?
To move beyond symbolism, the Green Party needs a strong infrastructure and a commitment to down-ticket elections.
Using Violence to Achieve Political Aims
Is it legitimate to use violence to achieve political aims? Officials in the Obama administration say no, but they do continually.
Korryn Gaines Blackout Signals Expansion of Law Enforcement’s Special Relationship With Facebook
Facebook has wide legal discretion, in blocking and removing content, and in providing data on users to law enforcement.