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The Hidden Horrors in Poultry Plants
Dangerous working conditions abound in the poultry industry, according to an Oxfam report.
Duke Energy Flexes Political Muscle on Fracked Gas, Coal Ash
Duke Energy is among the most powerful political forces in North Carolina.
The Number One Thing We Can Do to Protect Earth’s Oceans
Ultimately, good ocean governance lies beyond what individuals can accomplish.
USA Today Fail: Donald Trump Science Column by Corporate Front Group
USA Today's readers don't need to hear theories from corporate front groups about how Trump might view science.
Hillary Clinton’s Imperious Brush-Off of Email Rules
Secretary Clinton faces an immense task in trying to improve her style.
In Dark Move, Congress Considers Rolling Back Transparency for Meetings
We cannot and should not take the new norms for government transparency embodied in these bills for granted.
There May Soon Be No Place Left in the South for Abortions After the First Trimester
Two major abortion restrictions have passed the legislature in the state of Louisiana.
Racism From Above in Appalachia
There's been buzz since Bernie Sanders won West Virginia's primary about the nature of the white working class.
The Desperate Plight of Petro-States
With a busted business model, oil economies head for the unknown.
Federal Election Commission Drops Probe of Murray Energy
Now, another troubling campaign finance issue is dropped without even opening an investigation.