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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.

Pesticides Are Killing Greece’s Bees: Honey Industry Suffers Amid Broader Economic Turmoil
Studies confirm that pesticides disorient the bees and make it difficult for them to navigate, forage for pollen and reproduce in the hives.

Mexico’s GMO Corn Ban and Glyphosate Cancer Findings
Movements and organizations in Mexico continue to strive to defend the battered biodiversity and food sovereignty.

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Bacteria Making Meds in Wastewater Outflows
Microbes that clean our water may also be piecing some pharmaceuticals back together.

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Oaxaca, Mexico, Faces Police Militarization as Governor Acts to Preempt Education Protests
Unionized teachers in Oaxaca, Mexico, are protesting national education mandates, in the face of growing police militarization.

Seven Things That Might Surprise You About California’s Drought
Is California in for another megadrought?

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Lobbying and Campaign Cash Fuel GOP Attacks on Endangered Species
The GOP seek to undermine endangered species protections to ease the way for Big Ag and Big Oil..

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The Americans With Disabilities Act Is a Model for the World – Literally
The landmark US disability rights legislation became the basis for an international treaty embraced by much of the world - but not, ironically, by the US itself.

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How Private Sector Is Cashing in on Pentagon’s “Insatiable Demand” for Drone War Intelligence
The private sector's involvement could grow.