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Montana’s Beef With Buffalo and Yellowstone’s Buffalo Battle
Environmentalists say the annual cull of Buffalo threatens the genetic diversity of the animal and puts them at risk of extinction.
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New UN Report Shows Just How Awful Globalization and Informal Employment Are for Workers
Currently on the UN agenda: a legally-binding human rights agreement for corporations and businesses.
Oilfield Wastewater Used to Grow Food in California May Contain Toxins
Chemicals present include 16 the state classifies as carcinogens or reproductive toxicants.
How the Federal Government Is Using the US’s Concern With Bullying as an Excuse to Spy on Teens
The Obama administration's directive for the Feds to coordinate local bullying prevention efforts is raising serious civil rights concerns.
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The TPP Fight: Lessons From El Salvador
We need to block trade deals that allow these u201cinvestor-stateu201d lawsuits.
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Oakland’s Honor Band Kneels in Protest of Police Violence
A group of students in Oakland recently made news when they joined Kaepernick's silent protest against racism in the US.
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Report From the Refugee Camp in Calais, France
In Calais, it seems they are facing the hardest border to cross.
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Deepwater Horizon Continues to Impact Public Health
It's hard to believe the Deepwater Horizon incident, which poured 200 million gallons of oil into the Gulf, happened six years ago.
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A Billionaire’s Fantasy Island on the Hudson: Private Glitter, Public Land
Diller's Island in the Hudson River's estuarine sanctuary is colonization of a public space by private interests.
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As Aging Population Increases, Elders and Allies Fight for Social Supports
Elders and advocates are mobilizing on several fronts for comprehensive social support reforms for aging Americans.