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Madison Adopts Plan to Cut Carbon Emissions 80 Percent by 2050
Madison's City Council adopted an ambitious energy plan at its meeting on Tuesday June 7.
Why the Obama Administration Is Favoring al-Qaeda’s Main Syrian Ally
The US acceptance of an Islamist opposition group aligned with al-Qaeda's Syrian branch reflects US appeasement of Turkey.
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Hugely Popular Email Privacy Measures Derailed Again in Senate
Legislation to update a 30-year old digital privacy law was yanked from consideration by a Senate panel.
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Senate Proposal Would Expand Mandatory-Minimum Drug Sentencing — Again
These amendments would fuel mass incarceration, separate families and cause more pain in communities suffering from drug problems.
New Report Shows Water in Fracked Pennsylvania Town Was Contaminated
The new report lists ten contaminants that are “chemicals of health concern,” at the levels found in Carter Road wells.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren: Top House GOPer “Sprinting Toward Trump Towers” With Dodd-Frank Repeal
The highest ranking Congressman overseeing banking regulation met with Donald Trump in New York Tuesday.
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With Community Input, Health Centers in France Experiment With a Holistic Model
Health centers in France are integrating traditional medical care with a variety of social, legal and mental health services.
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Voters Will Be Left Hanging by State Department’s Clinton Email Slow-Walk
The department will wait until after the general election to publish many of Hillary Clinton's emails, including correspondence about the TPP.
Dolores Huerta vs. Norman Solomon: A Debate on the Best Path Forward for the Democratic Party
Bernie Sanders has vowed to continue fighting until the Democratic National Convention.
California Senate President: Trump’s Attack on Federal Judge Is Racist, Anti-Immigrant
Republicans have continued to criticize Donald Trump for attacking a Mexican-American judge.