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Where Has the Waste Gone? Fracking Results in Illegal Dumping of Radioactive Toxins
Rampant illegal dumping of radioactive fracking waste has created a highly toxic legacy for North Dakotans.
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The Secret History of Leftist Board Games
Board games that immerse players in ideas about fighting for social and economic change have a long history in the US.
What “TIFs” Are and How They Averted the Chicago Teachers Union Strike
How did an obscure and shadowy public financing tool become central to the battle over the future of Chicago Public Schools?
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Maryland’s Move to Pull Children From Group Homes Came Too Late for Teenager Who Died
After unannounced inspections revealed deficiencies, Maryland stopped placing youth at facilities owned by AdvoServ.
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Wall Street Preparing Dodd-Frank Rule Workaround
Investment bankers are preparing to water down a Dodd-Frank rule designed to snuff out the proliferation of toxic financial products.
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As Trump Conjures the Voter Fraud Boogeyman, Voter Suppression Is the Real Issue
This November will be the first presidential election since Shelby v. Holder, which did away with the Voting Rights Act.
The $1 Billion Election No One Is Noticing
Most media is focused on the presidential circus, state and local candidates have raked in massive amounts of money.
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Navy Admits to Having Released Chemicals Known to Injure Infants’ Brains
The Navy admits to releasing “tons” of toxic contaminants, some of which have been proven to damage infants' brains.
Can California Finally Ditch Single-Use Plastic Bags?
Proposition 67, facing fierce industry opposition, puts the issue before voters.
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Breaking: “Riot” Charges Against Amy Goodman Dismissed in Press Freedom Victory
North Dakota has dismissed the “riot” charges against Amy Goodman for covering the protests against the Dakota Access pipeline.