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Mutated Flu Virus Could Signal More Hospitalizations, Deaths This Season
Although flu activity has been relatively mild in the US thus far, Influenza A viruses, known as H3N2, have been seen in most states.
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US Faulted for Undermining Torture Convention
The CIA defended its techniques by arguing that its brutal treatment of suspects was aimed at protecting the country from further terrorist attacks.
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Cultivating Climate Justice Through Compost: The Story of Hernani
As the people of Hernani show us, when you organize to beat an incinerator, you never know how much good can come of it.
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Climate Change Creates New Geography of Food
The countryside is the first sector directly affected by climate change.
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How Fear of Occupy Wall Street Undermined the Red Cross’ Sandy Relief Effort
Red Cross responders say there was a ban on working with Occupy Sandy because it was seen as politically unpalatable.
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Three College Endowments Are Doing Fine a Year After Divesting From Fossil Fuels
Colleges argue that divestment is not financially responsible - but those who've already done it say the risk is minimal.
Can a New “Progressive ALEC” Advance Police Reform Through Municipalities?
Local Progress, a progressive counter to ALEC's new city arm, convened in New York City.
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Congress to Reinstate Taxpayer Subsidies for Reckless Derivatives Trading
Sen. Elizabeth Warren called the move “the worst of government for the rich and powerful.”
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“These Are Crimes”: New Calls to Prosecute Bush Administration as Senate Report Reveals Brutal CIA Torture
So far no one involved in the CIA interrogation program has been charged with a crime except the whistleblower John Kiriakou.
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Would You Rather Get Your Water From Your City Government – or From a Corporation?
When water is corporatized, injustice tends to flow freely.