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Trump Takes Aim at Obama’s Détente With Cuba
It's now up to Congress to normalize US-Cuba relations, which will help the people and economies of both countries.
Of Mice, Monsanto and a Mysterious Tumor
An expert pathologist employed by lawyers for cancer victims looking for evidence that may prove a cover-up by Monsanto.
Nationwide Protests Oppose “Anti-Conspiracy” Bill, as Japan Moves to Remilitarize
The scope of the proposed legislation could give law enforcement agencies the ability to target anyone they suspect of “preparing to commit a crime.”
Jeff Sessions Eyes a Crackdown on Medical Marijuana, but Federal Policy Remains Unclear
Attorney General Jeff Sessions appears more interested in making arrests than in the science on cannabis.
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Involuntary Manslaughter Charges for Top State Health Official for Role in Flint Water Crisis
Advocacy group says new charges boost call for governor to resign.
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Trump Administration Quietly Rolls Back Civil Rights Efforts Across Federal Government
New directives will limit federal use of consent decrees and the Department of Education's investigations.
Koch Convention to Rewrite Constitution Runs Into Roadblocks
Two steps forward and three steps back... from the brink of a political experiment untried since 1787.
Want to Get “Back to the Land”? You’re Not Alone
Each generation has had one common desire: to live a more honest, ethical life of self-sufficiency and oneness with nature.
Trump Budget Would Leave Low-Income Families Feeling the Heat
The elimination of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program could impact millions of people.
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In an Aging Nation, Single-Payer Is the Alternative to Dying Under Austerity
The process of aging and dying should not be exploited for profit.