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How Coke Is Undermining the Media and Good Governance in Sri Lanka
We need to wake up and smell the coffee, which now smells like diesel.
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Who Will Pay the Price for Australia’s Climate Change Policies?
For thousands of years, Indigenous people have traditionally managed the land in the savannah regions of tropical northern Australia.
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Maps, Hurricanes and Impermanence: An Artist Puzzles Over Climate Change
Artist Phyllis Ewen visualizes ideas about climate change and human struggles over water through sculptural drawing and collage.
Lack of Regulation Blamed for Alarming Surge in Cancer Rate in Vietnam
Vietnam has a low survival rate for cancer sufferers even for a developing country.
USAID and the Criminalization of Social Movements in Paraguay
Activists struggling for land rights in Paraguay say their government, with USAID's support, criminalizes social movements.
Mothers Serving Long-Term Drug Sentences Call for Clemency
Michelle West is one of many drug war prisoners who, without a presidential commutation, will most likely die behind bars.
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The Latest You Need to Know on the Syrian Refugee Crisis
Here's a look at the major headlines that you need to know about how the world is meeting this humanitarian crisis.
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Feds Cancel Study of Cancer Risks Near US Nuclear Facilities
People living near Nuclear Fuel Services have long raised concerns about cancers and other health problems in their communities.
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Scott Walker’s Day-One Plan to “Wreak Havoc” Lifted From ALEC
Walker has no qualms about corporate CEOs secretly using shareholder funds to back politicians that shareholders may not support.
Clinton Proposes Campaign Finance Reform While Raking in Wall Street’s Millions
Despite Hillary Clinton's reform proposals, her acceptance of dark money contributions still threatens democracy.