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The Pentagon Persecutes Chelsea Manning
Elizabeth Schulte reports on the latest outrage in Pfc. Manning's struggle for justice from inside the walls of Fort Leavenworth military prison.
Blackout on Tobacco’s Access to EU Trade Talks an Eerie Indication of TTIP Threat
Transparency (or lack thereof) at the European Commission.
Who Bombed Khobar Towers? Anatomy of a Crooked Terrorism Investigation
The official Khobar Towers investigation was precooked to arrive at the outcome that had been politically determined by the White House.
More Than 270 Refugees Dead in One Day; Why Is the US Doing Nothing?
It has been an especially grim time for refugees fleeing unrest and terror in the Middle East and Africa, and seeking to enter Europe.
Unequal Access to Local News Undermines Democracy
A new report on community access to local news in New Jersey has revealed one more way democracy is undermined by economic inequality.
Still Waiting for Help: Lessons of Hurricane Katrina on Poverty
The experiences of those displaced by Katrina teach us how disaster relief programs interact with poverty and social welfare programs.
Justice for Samuel Harrell: Prosecute the “Beat Up Squad” at the Fishkill Prison
A horrifying murder was committed four months ago and despite the killers being known, not a single thing has happened to them.
Will Grassroots Movements Change the Political Discourse in Iowa?
Presidential elections are an opportunity for grassroots movements to punch above their weight - especially in caucus states.
Puerto Rico: The Financial Implications of Dependency
The crisis in Puerto Rico is a result of dubious policy decisions by the Puerto Rican government and Washington.
Gentrification Is a Feminist Issue: The Intersection of Class, Race, Gender and Housing
Having lower wages means that working-class women will be unable withstand the process of gentrification and remain in their homes and neighborhoods.