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European Court Ruling Opens Door for Extradition to Torture Conditions in US Federal Prisons
What is happening to Muslims will happen to the rest of us.
Clean Air for a Cooler Planet
There is good news and bad news about the clean energy transition. The good news is that half the new electric generating capacity installed worldwide in 2008-2010 was renewable. …
Tough Talk for America: A Guide to the Presidential Debates You Won’t Hear
Hereu2019s a brief guide to what you wonu2019t hear this Wednesday or in the other presidential and vice-presidential debates later in the month. Think of these as five …
AARP Experts: Entitlements Critical for Nation’s Aging Majority Minority
When Gerri Goncalves regained her strength after her heart attack some years ago, she began volunteering for AARPu2019s advocacy efforts in Sacramento, Californiau2019s capital, to help other seniors stand …
South African Miners Win Through Wildcats
South African miners won a dramatic pay increase in September, following a wave of strikes that spread to many gold and platinum mines.
A Bill to Make Employers Less Mean to Pregnant Women
Whatever our political conflicts, we can generally agree that we should treat pregnant women nicely
MEK Delisting Slap in the Face for Average Iranians
As for the people of Iran, many are beginning to wonder why the US despises them so much.
Why I’m Going to Pakistan: Under Scrutiny, the Drone Strike Policy Will Fall
But in order for this political story to continue to work, drone strikes have to continue to be a black box, about which you can claim
The Day After the Election, What Happens To Sensata-Style Workers?
But what about the day after the election?
Does a Mexican Drug Kingpin Have a Case Against the Drug Enforcement Administration?
Vicente Zambada, accused of being one of Mexicou2019s most powerful drug kingpins, will be tried in Chicago. But does he have his own case against the DEA?