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A Scourge Returns: Black Lung in Appalachia
Black lung is not a new disease.
Overdrawn and Overworked: How Banks Are (Still) Screwing Consumers With Overdraft Fees
If one doesn't have five dollars, how is that person going to pony up an extra $35 for an overdraft fee?
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How to Beat Retaliation, Even Without a Union
When you're working without a union, it can feel impossible to take on workplace problems.
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2015 Wildfires Burned a Record-Breaking 10.1 Million Acres
Fires in Alaska help to smash 2006 record.
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The Billions Made by Lawyers When Multinationals Put Countries in the Dock
Today 159 countries have signed up one commercial arbitration tribunal convention and the number of cases filed has rocketed in recent years.
Aliso Canyon: How Bad Is the California Gas Leak Disaster?
In Los Angeles, an invisible environmental disaster is unfolding.
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US Supreme Court Shuts Down Florida’s Death Penalty System
The US Supreme Court has ruled that Florida's capital punishment system is unconstitutional.
Where Do the Presidential Candidates Stand on the Refugee Crisis?
Two out of three Democratic presidential candidates support extending temporary protective status to Central American refugees.
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Oil Train Civil Disobedience Case Puts Climate Destruction on Trial, a First in the US
The Washington State trial of five activists could set a precedent, protecting those who engage in climate civil disobedience.
Experts Say US Government Caves to Meat Industry in New Dietary Guidelines
While the guidelines recommend consuming less sugar, they do not recommend eating less meat.