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Who Is to Blame for the Refugee Crisis?
Many European countries are responding to the crisis with racist hysteria, polices and police state measures.
“Abandoned” by EPA: Landowners Demand Inclusion in EPA National Fracking Study
The EPA has undertaken a national study on the impacts that fracking can have on water supplies.
Charles Koch “Expects a Return” on Political Spending, and Gets It
A national movement is growing to push back against this big money political system.
EPA Slow to Halt Use of Deadly Pesticide
A pesticide known as “DDT's cousin” is still being used in the United States, despite evidence of its toxic effects.
As State Politicians Resist Obama’s Climate Plan, West Virginians Build Renewables Anyway
So far, the state isn't stepping up to build a solar-powered future. That leaves the bulk of the work to residents.
Duke Energy Seeks $120,000 Fine Against Nonprofit for Challenging Its Solar Monopoly
North Carolina is one of four states that do not allow third party sales of solar power.
Inside the Indigenous Movement to Protect India’s Commons
Communities in Uttar Pradesh in the east are organizing to protect their rivers, lands, forests and hills from “development”.
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Who Keeps Billions of Taxpayer Dollars Flowing to For-Profit Colleges?
One accreditor in particular is not making sure students are in a position to succeed.
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Inspections at Immigration Detention Centers Conceal Human Rights Abuses
Inspections overlook serious deficiencies, from sexual assaults to lack of medical care.
Election Day 2015: GOP Takes Kentucky, Ohio Rejects Pot Monopoly and Houston Shuns LGBT Equality
We discuss Tuesday's election results with John Nichols, political writer for The Nation.