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The Difference Between Super PACs and Dark Money Groups
Donald Trump condemned the activities of super PACs and his attorneys sent cease and desist letters to several groups.
Dahr Jamail | Will Paris Climate Talks Be Too Little, Too Late?
Temperatures, sea level rise and extreme weather events continue to set records as the planet burns.
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As Many Americans Have Criminal Records as College Diplomas
So many Americans have a criminal record that counting them all is nearly impossible.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Institutional Racism Is Still a Problem in the US, and More
The racial makeup of neighborhoods in Baltimore is “the most significant predictor of whether a [mortgage] loan gets made.”
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Openly Gay Imam Creates Online School for LGBTQ-Friendly Islamic Philosophy
Daayiee Abdullah is working to promote LGBTQ inclusion in all Muslim institutions.
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Lax Regulatory Enforcement Leaves Thousands at Risk of Lead Poisoning in California
State regulators have repeatedly failed in their testing, enforcement and cleanup of various lead-contaminated sites in California.
Scientists Say They’ve Found the “Missing Link” on Bees and Pesticides
New research may give greater insight into the connection between insecticides and our declining pollinator numbers.
Coal Mining Rejected for Climate Risks Is Back on the Table in Colorado
The Colorado mine expansion could cost society billions of dollars in climate impacts.
Got Food? How Local Food Systems Can Build Resilience for Turbulent Times
In these turbulent times, we need to make our food supply systems more resilient.
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Privacy Not Included: Federal Law Lags Behind New Tech
The privacy of people using these newer services has been compromised, causing embarrassment or legal repercussions.