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States and Cities Took on Secret Election Spending in 2017
2018 promises to be a tougher year for deceptive political advertising in the states.
Brazil Announces End to Amazon Mega-Dam Building Policy
Environmentalists in Brazil celebrate the end of era.
Sessions Plans to Rescind Policy That Allows States to Legalize Marijuana
“Red alert,” warns Drug Policy Alliance, “Attorney General Jeff Sessions is going after legalized marijuana.”
How to Build a Single-Payer Health System: Lessons From Taiwan’s Turnaround
Single-payer is possible in the United States.
The Explosive Compound RDX May Be the Greatest Threat to the US’s Health
RDX is increasingly turning up in drinking water supplies near military sites.
Tweeting About Size of His “Nuclear Button,” Trump Disrupts Peace Effort With Childish Threat
Trump threw the potential of serious negotiations into chaos.
Dahr Jamail | Sea Level Rise Projections Double, Painting Terrifying Picture for Next Generation
We are stepping into a world where water wars will be the new oil wars.
US Counter-Terror Airstrikes Double in Trump’s First Year
The quantity of operations has shot up under President Trump.
“Anti-Trump Rhetoric Not Enough”: Bold, Progressive Agenda Demanded for 2018
2018 will require a rallying cry more galvanizing and more expansive.
Facebook’s Uneven Enforcement of Hate Speech Rules Allows Vile Posts to Stay Up
Facebook's rules supposedly prohibit dehumanization and bullying.