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Restaurant Sales Now Surpass Grocery Sales – but Restaurant Workers Are Paid Peanuts
A new report sheds light on racial and gender segregation in the restaurant industry.
Why Andrew Cuomo’s Pollinator Task Force Won’t Save New York’s Bees
State officials appointed two representatives of the national pesticide industry to New York State's Pollinator Task Force.
Las Bambas Project: A Restriction on Indigenous Vocal Input in Peru’s Mining Operations
President Humala has to make certain that all citizens are treated equally.
Has the NYPD Become a Paramilitary Force?
The New York Police Department has become highly militarized and federalized in the years since September 11.
Why the US Love Affair With Bottled Water Has to Stop
Last year, Americans drank more than 10 billion gallons of bottled water. Wildlife and the environment paid.
Afghanistan “After” the US War: Once More Down the Rabbit Hole
The end of the US's war in Afghanistan is an example of US obliviousness to the condition of a country occupied for 14 years.
Sen. David Vitter’s Campaign Called Out for Racism, Again
Vitter's campaign has deployed a desperate and racist attack ad against his opponent.
Fred Thompson’s Legacy Includes Giving the Kochs a Free Pass
The late senator's legacy continues unabated.
In Quest for Revenue, Los Angeles Times Creates Oil Industry Propaganda Website
To make up for financial shortfall from ad revenue, publications have been going to extraordinary lengths.
Racialized and Gendered Violence Permeates School Discipline
Students of color are more often suspended, expelled, policed, and arrested than their counterparts, mirroring incarceration rates.