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Ferguson October: Thousands March in St. Louis for Police Reform and Arrest of Officer Darren Wilson
Protesters' efforts have made Ferguson the ground zero for the movement against police brutality and racial bias.
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“Weekend of Resistance” Off to Tense but Peaceful Start in Ferguson
A multitude of activist groups from St. Louis and around the US have sent members to take part in the weekend's activities.
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In Protecting the Elderly, California at Last Takes Steps to Catch Up
California, which has loosely regulated the assisted living industry for years, adopts measures that give advocates for the elderly modest hope.
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Washington State Democrats to Challenge Hobby Lobby Decision
The upcoming election in Washington state just became a women's rights issue.
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For Families and Communities, Deportation Means Trauma
The psychological trauma of deportation is rarely examined in mainstream media coverage.
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Twisted Beaks: Scientists Exploring Mysterious Deformities Focus on New Virus
Abnormal beaks in Alaska's bird population may be due to contaminants in the environment.
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Big Pharma Lobbies Hard to End India’s Distribution of Affordable Generic Drugs
Aid organizations are calling on Indian leaders to resist US pressure to change India's patent laws in favor of the pharmaceutical industry.
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Are Tiny Houses a Viable Affordable Housing Solution?
Some Americans looking to shrink their carbon footprint are doing so by shrinking their homes.
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Pena Nieto on Indigenous Rights: Praise Abroad, Protest at Home
Many indigenous and peasant organizations have pointed out that Mexico's energy reform is irreconcilable with the rights of the nation's indigenous peoples and small farmers.
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Metal Madness: Lead Doesn’t Just Poison Birds, It Scrambles Everything They Need to Survive
It's well-known that high levels of lead kill birds. But now it's becoming clear that amounts commonly encountered by waterfowl and raptors can mess up their digestion, brains, hearts, …