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Fear Factor: Ebola and the Politics of Paranoia
Paranoia is the first symptom of a plague.
Why You Need to Know About a Gross Thing Called “GamerGate” – and the Women Who Fight It
We can learn a lot about the future of culture wars from a “movement” of video game players angry about efforts to make gaming more welcoming for women.
Americans Are Working So Hard It’s Actually Killing People
The jobless recovery means massive speedups for many workers you depend on.
Wind and Solar Create More Jobs When They’re Locally Owned, Report Finds
When it comes to providing jobs and money to towns and cities, not all renewable energy is created equal.
In Depth: How Big Business Buys State Courts
Corporations looking to make allies on state courts are pouring millions into judicial campaigns.
US Energy Policies Based on Inflated Fracking Predictions: Post Carbon Institute Report
A new report from the Post Carbon Institute exposes highly inflated forecasts and concludes that the amount of oil that can be tapped by hydraulic fracturing cannot be maintained …
Smoke and Mirrors: Essential Questions About “Prison Reform“
We're hearing that we've entered a new era of “bipartisan prison reform.” But don't celebrate just yet.
Top 10 Epic Reasons Why Americans Should Give a Sh*t About Voting
Democratic elections must be part of the central commons we build together. To change everything, we need everyone.
‘Tis the Season to Be Frightened
The climate crisis, which Republicans dismiss en masse, is a key ingredient in the spread of infectious diseases.
It’s 2014. Why Do We Still Need Laws Banning Coerced Sterilization?
The ban on sterilizing institutionalized people has not always been heeded, as the nearly 500 recent sterilizations in California's women's prisons demonstrate.