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US South Wages a Long War of Incentives, and Citizens Bear the Brunt
The South has continued using huge amounts of taxpayer money to entice corporations.
From Watchdogs to Lapdogs: How Corporate Media Mislead Us on GMOs
Despite assurances in mainstream media that GMOs are safe, consumers remain skeptical.
Yemen and the Guardian’s Shameful War of Misinformation
The Guardian has offered little evidence to support its claim that Iran is backing Houthi rebels in Yemen.
Tensions Rise as Climate Negotiations Resume in Bonn
What are the challenges still facing the upcoming Paris conference on climate change this December?
Who’s Funding the Race for the White House: Lawyers Back Clinton, Financiers Flock to Bush
The 2016 presidential candidates looked to a variety of industries in their quest for campaign money.
Powering Appalachia’s Brighter Future
Coalfield communities are getting a much needed jolt.
As Police Commander’s Trial Nears, a “Black in Blue” Legacy Is in the Spotlight
Being a Black police officer can be a contentious choice in a community that is in battle over police conduct.
The DOJ’s Plan to Empty (and Refill?) US Prisons
The Department of Justice recently announced a decision to release 6,000 people from federal prison.
New Survey Uncovers the Experiences of LGBTQ Prisoners
A new report's findings paint a grim picture of criminalization of and violence towards LGBTQ people - particularly LGBTQ people of color.
Swimming With the Debt Sharks
In the US, all debtors are not created equal. The depth of that inequality emerged after the 2008 crash.