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As Habitat Fragmentation Increases, So Does Extinction Risk
Higher levels of fragmentation predict greater risk of extinction.
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Does the Militarization of Police Lead to More People Killed? Research Says Yes
A new study indicates that militarized police forces are more likely to deploy violent tactics against people and even pets.
Election Experts See Flaws in Trump Voter Commission’s Plan to Smoke Out Fraud
Experts say that running states' voter rolls against federal databases will result in thousands of errors and could distort fraud.
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June Jobs Report Signals There Is More Room for Growth
The unemployment rate rose very slightly to 4.4 percent in June.
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Ethics Watchdog Resigns Amid Contentious Relationship With Trump Administration
Ethics Director Walter Shaub Jr. found his oversight efforts often stymied by President Trump.
Monopoly Capitalism in Action: How Amazon’s Acquisition of Whole Foods Could Affect Us All
A monopoly is not the right foundation for the integrity, sustainability and growth of healthy organic foods.
“Talk Is Cheap”: G20 Told to End Public Subsidy of All Dirty Fuels by 2020
A new report reveals that public financing by the wealthiest governments belies stated commitments to Paris climate goals.
The World Is Facing Its Worst Food Crisis Since World War II
World hunger has increased, reversing years of progress.
Embraced by Far-Right Government in Poland, Trump Claims Future of Western Civilization Is at Stake
Trump warned about the threats of “terrorism and extremism.”
Tens of Thousands Plan to Protest Trump at G20 Summit in Hamburg, Germany
The summit is viewed by demonstrators as centered around exploitation of people and global resources.