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Digital Darkness and Silence for Sex Offenders in the Information Age
Does restricting sex offenders' online access portend diminished privacy for all of us?
India’s Indigenous Evictions – the Dark Side of the Jungle Book
While the world gears up for Jungle Book fever, something sinister is afoot in the forests of India.
“Carceral Conglomerate” Makes Millions From Incarcerated, Their Friends and Families
Dallas-based Securus Technologies has become a carceral conglomerate, with phone service, video visitation and electronic monitoring.
Obama’s Silence on Chapel Hill Murders Already Speaks Volumes
Obama is sending the message that racially or religiously motivated violence by white men, against Muslims or people of color, is not his concern and is not a public …
Sanctions: A Curse or a Blessing?
Representatives from all 28 EU member states will meet in Brussels to deliberate renewal of sanctions launched in response to Russian involvement in Ukraine.
Study: Marijuana Use Not Associated With Previously Reported Changes In Brain Morphology
A study attributing changes in the brain from marijuana was faulty.
What Is Citigroup Hiding From Its Shareholders Now?
Citigroup is resisting efforts to disclose fully the structure of relevant compensation contracts.
The Anti-Standardized Testing Movement Claims a Victory in Chicago
In a move seen by some activists as a concession to Chicago's strong anti-testing movement, the district will test only 10 percent of its 664 schools.
Keystone XL, Cold War 2.0 and the GOP Vision for 2016
If you want to understand the dynamics of contemporary US politics, it's crucial to grasp the new Republican vision of an energy-saturated North America.
Eurogroup Ministers to Syriza: Drop Dead
Greece has been given a drop-dead date of February 16 for asking for a bailout extension.