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Inspection Reports From TransCanada’s Keystone Pipeline Expose Risk of Future Spills
The US agency responsible for interstate pipelines recorded problems with the construction.
Steady Death Toll Reflects Ongoing Worldwide Assault on Journalists
World Press Freedom Day reminds us that reliable information comes at a cost.
How Limiting Access to Birth Control and Abortions Hurts the Economy
Our nation's economic health and reproductive health are linked.
Bank of North Dakota Soars Despite Oil Bust: A Blueprint for California?
North Dakota shows how a state can jump-start a flagging economy by keeping its revenues in its own state-owned bank.
Bernie Sanders Vows to Take His Fight All the Way to Democratic Convention
“We intend to fight for every vote and delegate remaining.”
The Legal Argument That Could Overturn “Right-to-Work” Laws Around the Country
Union supporters had reason to cheer when Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's hated “right to work” law was overturned.
The State of Justice for Juveniles in the US
Litigation is leading to juvenile justice reform, but harsh sentencing and racial disparities still plague the system.
God’s Red Pencil? CRISPR and the Three Myths of Precise Genome Editing
For the benefit of those parts of the world where public acceptance of biotechnology is incomplete, a public relations blitz is at full tilt.
Here Are 10 Ways to Make Elections More Democratic
Here are a few ideas to make the electoral process work for more people.
The Cavity in Health Insurance Coverage: Oral Health
The absence of comprehensive dental care exacts a toll on millions of Americans in terms of poor health, pain and the social stigma associated with bad teeth.