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Football Stadium Named After Private Prison Company Blurs Line Between Retribution and Recreation
The GEO Group -the nation's second largest for-profit, private prison firm - recently announced its intention to gift $6 million over a 12-year period to Florida Atlantic University (FAU).
Raising the Minimum Wage Is Good for Business (But the Corporate Lobby Doesn’t Think So)
Studies reveal that higher minimum wage levels do not force employers to lay off workers.
Forward on Climate: The Slightest Glimmer of Hope for the Planet
Will we be ready should Obama extinguish the faint hope for a decisive rejection of the Keystone XL pipeline this summer?
You’ve Come a Long Way, Baby (Or Have You?)
Yes, weu2019ve come a long way, but without achieving full access to legal abortion, comprehensive childcare, or equal pay.
Meet Six Politicians Getting Rich from America’s Endless Wars
The defense industry is a powerful and influential lobby, and here are its biggest players.
Reports: Shale Gas Bubble Looms, Aided by Wall Street
While many have focused on the ecological threats of fracking, new reports show that it might have a devastating affect on our economy.
Worst Drought in 1,000 Years Could Begin in Eight Years
High-resolution climate models show four new climate scenarios with more detail and accuracy.
American Assassinations for Dummies
Mark Ames outlines the history of US assassinations.
The Secret Rise of 21st Century Democracy
We could learn from other countries and vastly improve our own democracy and economy.
Ecuador’s New Deal: Nothing Succeeds Like Success
Rafael Correa is far ahead of his nearest rival in Sunday’s presidential election in Ecuador, and expected to easily win another four year presidential term. It’s not hard to see why. Unemployment …