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The US Spent a Half Billion on Mining in Afghanistan With “Limited Progress“
The Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction has labelled yet another project in danger of failing.
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Waging Life in a War Zone
From Gaza's colorful neighborhood to its underground theater, resistance is an art.
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A Scourge Returns: Black Lung in Appalachia
Black lung is not a new disease.
Overdrawn and Overworked: How Banks Are (Still) Screwing Consumers With Overdraft Fees
If one doesn't have five dollars, how is that person going to pony up an extra $35 for an overdraft fee?
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How to Beat Retaliation, Even Without a Union
When you're working without a union, it can feel impossible to take on workplace problems.
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2015 Wildfires Burned a Record-Breaking 10.1 Million Acres
Fires in Alaska help to smash 2006 record.
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The Billions Made by Lawyers When Multinationals Put Countries in the Dock
Today 159 countries have signed up one commercial arbitration tribunal convention and the number of cases filed has rocketed in recent years.
Aliso Canyon: How Bad Is the California Gas Leak Disaster?
In Los Angeles, an invisible environmental disaster is unfolding.
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US Supreme Court Shuts Down Florida’s Death Penalty System
The US Supreme Court has ruled that Florida's capital punishment system is unconstitutional.
Where Do the Presidential Candidates Stand on the Refugee Crisis?
Two out of three Democratic presidential candidates support extending temporary protective status to Central American refugees.