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Why the Idea of Fair, Affordable Care in the US Is Still a Problem
It is clear Obamacare has another difficult year ahead.
Prosecutor Manipulates Grand Jury Process to Shield Officer
Prosecutors should utilize the public preliminary hearing process instead of the secret grand jury proceeding.
Native-American Youth Are in Crisis and Need Protection
Native-American children “face unprecedented challenges” of violence and extreme poverty.
Asia Smiles for the Cameras
Today, Asia is like the Kardashian clan: wealthy, contentious, and all up in the public's face.
“Coercive Diplomacy” and the Failure of the Nuclear Negotiations
The US posture in talks with Iran has reflected the perspective of a dominant power accustomed to employing coercive power.
Privateers Make a Water Grab
Facing increasing opposition abroad, over the past several decades, global water privatizers have begun to see US cities as expansion markets.
No Justice in Ferguson
It's heartbreaking, but it is not a surprise.
New Sanctuary Movement Seeks to Protect Undocumented Immigrants
The New Sanctuary Movement is defying the law by sheltering seven undocumented immigrants who are at risk of deportation.
Walmart Says Its Element TVs Are “Assembled in USA” – but They Aren’t
Walmart is being accused of “red, white, and blue washing” because a TV they claim is made in the US is mostly made elsewhere.
Rampant Prosecutor Misconduct Rarely Punished
Since 1989 nearly 1,500 people have been convicted of crimes and later exonerated.