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Monsanto’s Covert War on European Food Security
Monsanto has begun planting the seeds of GMO's spread throughout Europe.
Electronic Voting Fraud: A Real Threat to Any Democrat Running for President
The way the US electoral process now stands, electronic voting machines guarantee a Republican victory in 2016.
Report Suggests 500 Additional Suicides in Ireland Under Austerity
In an indictment of the austerity implemented on both sides of the Atlantic, a study finds Ireland counted 500 more suicides during the recession.
Scott Walker’s Unprecedented Voucher Expansion
At a time when other states are reinvesting in public education, Wisconsin continues to slash and burn.
ISIS and the Shia Revival in Iraq
Any change in the status quo will likely depend on forces outside the city.
Torture Is Already Illegal, So Why “Ban” It?
Torture is already illegal under US and international law, but it continues in the form of government-authorized abuses.
Activists Rally to Block Offshore Oil Drilling Expansion in Santa Barbara
Residents will hold a rally today to demand that the State Lands Commission reject Venoco’s bid to expand offshore drilling.
Peace Activists Relaunch Protest Ship
As we shall see, the Golden Rule is no ordinary sailboat.
Understanding the Human Cost of Imprisonment
Even in the absence of acute abuses, imprisonment's cumulative effects still constitute cruel, inhumane and degrading treatment.
Is Aircraft Cabin Air Toxic?
We may not be far away from establishing a valid and reliable measurement of exposure.