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People’s Choice: Eleanor Roosevelt for the $10 Bill
In the latest McClatchy-Marist poll, the country's longest serving first lady Eleanor Roosevelt is America's top pick.
Puerto Rico’s Economic “Death Spiral” Tied to Legacy of Colonialism
Unlike US states and municipalities, Puerto Rico cannot declare bankruptcy.
Thanks to Reliance on “Signature” Drone Strikes, US Military Doesn’t Know Who It’s Killing
High-tech weaponry is killing thousands of unidentified people worldwide and maintaining the US permanent war machine in a new form.
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Feds Call for More Scrutiny of Nursing Home Errors Involving Blood Thinner
Inspectors are being asked to pay greater attention following analysis showing mistakes resulting in injuries and deaths.
As Obama Ramps Up Climate Battle, McConnell Readies Counterattack
Sen. McConnell will do everything he can to undermine the new Clean Power Plan.
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Dahr Jamail | The New Climate “Normal”: Abrupt Sea Level Rise and Predictions of Civilization Collapse
With up to 10 feet of sea level rise expected by 2050, the latest indicators show abrupt climate disruption is upon us.
After Threatening to Strike, Airport Workers Win Agreement, Will Push for $15
Twelve hundred workers at New York's John F. Kennedy and LaGuardia airports may soon be negotiating a contract.
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Workplace Diversity Still Lacking in Most US Newsrooms
Newsrooms across the US remain dominated by white, male reporters despite the country's growing ethnic diversity.
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Pro-Choice for Christ
The Religious Institute is a multi-faith organization that advocates for sexual health and education.
Keystone XL Hits New Turbulence as South Dakota Permit Hearing Implodes
Holes too big to fix were poked in TransCanada's narrative that its Keystone XL pipeline will be safe.