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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.
Who Should Clean Up Big Ag’s Mess?
For decades, America's chemical-intensive, industrial farming operations have spewed nitrates and other toxic chemicals.
Clear Proof Obama’s Surveillance Oversight Board Is a Pathetic Sideshow
The easiest way for leaders to manage public outcry is to put on an elaborate performance of mock reform.
Uruguay in Haiti: The Poorest President of a Mercenary Army?
Will Uruguay continue to act as a praetorian guard of a dictatorship in Haiti?
Hottest Year Ever
The 2014 average global temperature was very likely the highest ever recorded, but this is really beside the point.
Why Public Banks Outperform Private Banks: Unfair Competition or a Better Mousetrap?
Under the TPP and TTIP, publicly-owned banks might wind up getting sued for unfair competition.
A Moral Imperative: Release Aging and Long-Term Prisoners
Long-term prisoners who've committed violent crimes are found to be the least likely to offend again, so why do we keep them locked up until death?