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Galápagos Rebellion Against Foreign Investment in Hotels, Golf Courses, Luxury Tourism
The Galapagos Islands are yet again at a crossroads.
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Is Your Child Coloring With Asbestos?
Experts say there is no "safe" level of asbestos exposure.
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South Carolina House Votes to Remove Confederate Flag
Both the state Senate and House voted to remove the Confederate battle flag from the public grounds.
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Report Says Girls Being Misdirected Into Juvenile Detention
Offenses don't warrant imprisonment, critics say, and mental health needs are not being addressed behind bars.
Local Ohio Officials Petition Governor to Return Right to Regulate Fracking
Local Ohio authorities appeal to governor to re-establish their right to regulate and ban fracking.
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Senator Grassley Demands Red Cross Disclose Haiti Spending – and Gives Them a Deadline
Grassley is well known for his scrutiny of the nonprofit sector and particularly the Red Cross.
Widespread Public Support Bolsters Bill to End Restrictions on Abortion Coverage
The EACH Woman Act would nullify existing abortion bans and prevent future blocks to access for low-income women.
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Sex Workers Say Decision by Visa and MasterCard to Leave Backpage Website Puts Them at Risk
Websites providing sex workers with forums to screen clients and stay safe on the job are under attack.
Connecting Pediatricians to Local Anti-Poverty Resources Can Improve Child Health
Students at UNC created a health toolkit to address the increasing childhood poverty in North Carolina.
Lawmakers Go on Offensive With Landmark Pro-Choice Bill
The Equal Access to Abortion Coverage in Health Insurance Act would dismantle the ban on federal funding of abortion.