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EPA’s New Fracking Study: A Close Look at the Numbers Buried in the Fine Print
Fracking has repeatedly contaminated drinking water supplies.
Study: Democracy on the Retreat in More Than 96 of the 193 UN Member States
Legitimate civil society activities are under threat in a number of countries across the globe.
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Despite Reforms, the Domestic Drug War Still Tears Immigrant Families Apart
Despite promises to focus enforcement on threats to public safety, deportations for minor drug crimes have spiked.
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Job Growth Slows in June
There is still little evidence of any acceleration of wage growth.
How the Pope Is Revving Up Climate Action in LA’s Most Polluted Neighborhood
Catholic environmentalists are channeling the power of the Pope's words into action.
Justice Alito Defends Lethal Injection Expert Who Did His Research on Drugs.com
The expert ended up prompting a back-and-forth between Supreme Court justices, who narrowly upheld use of a lethal injection drug.
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Charleston Massacre Forces White Nationalists Out of the Shadows
Charleston massacre forces white nationalists to face increased media scrutiny.
Billions Pledged for Nepal Reconstruction, but Still No Debt Relief
The earthquake damaged one third of the economy, but creditors won't agree on debt relief.
Supreme Court Tosses EPA Rules That Would Prevent Thousands of Asthma Cases
EPA rules limiting toxic air pollution emissions would have prevented thousands of cases of asthma, birth defects and other health problems.
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Thousands Kept in Solitary Confinement in Illinois Prisons
A class action lawsuit filed this week is challenging the widespread use of solitary confinement.