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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.
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Obamacare Premiums Are Set to Increase Steeply Next Year
While the Affordable Care Act has cut the rate of uninsured Americans, it has not managed to bring down insurance prices.
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After Bernie: Will “Our Revolution” Deliver on Its Promise of “Political Revolution”?
In a post-Sanders era filled with possibilities and pitfalls, a down-ticket strategy appears to be gaining momentum.
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We Don’t Know Much About Clinton’s Proposed “Intelligence Surge,” and That’s a Problem
Clinton's “intelligence surge” appears to be a euphemism for increased surveillance of Muslim Americans.
Tom Hayden (1939-2016) on Vietnam War: We Must Challenge the Pentagon on the Battlefield of Memory
We air a speech Tom Hayden gave, titled “Vietnam: The Power of Protest.”
Water Protectors Erect New Front Line Camp Directly in Path of Dakota Access Pipeline
The group cited an 1851 treaty, which they say makes the entire area unceded sovereign land under the control of the Sioux.
Police Arrest 120+ Water Protectors as Dakota Access Speeds Up Pipeline Construction
Over 100 people were arrested at a peaceful march after they were confronted by police in riot gear, carrying assault rifles.
Legendary Antiwar Activist and SDS Organizer Tom Hayden Dies at 76
Hayden spent decades shaping movements against war and for social justice.