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“A Red Letter Day” at the FCC: Net Neutrality Wins
Just weeks ago, Wheeler had been accused of vacillation and undermining net neutrality with a plethora of ifs and buts that would diminish its effectiveness.
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Jury Awards Guestworkers Over $14 Million in Landmark Human Trafficking, Forced Labor Case
While the workers believed they were paying to immigrate permanently, they actually came to the US on visas for temporary work.
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Plague Outbreaks That Ravaged Europe Were Driven by Climate Changes in Asia
The Black Death moved across Eurasia, driven by climate events that were and still are frequently occurring.
Private Prison Companies Foresee Increased Profits as Ruling Limits Immigrant Detentions
A recent court ruling may not slow private prison companies expansion of immigrant family jails.
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Net Neutrality Is Back! But the Fight Isn’t Over Yet
Federal regulators approved tough net neutrality rules today. Still, the fight for internet freedom continues, and advocates say public participation will be as important as ever.
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Clinton’s Speeches Inspire Gifts, Gratitude and Potential Conflicts
When Hillary Clinton arrives in Silicon Valley this week to give her latest speech, the likely presidential candidate will be among friends.
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Everything You Wanted to Know About the Bee Die-Off
Bees still are on the decline, and no one is sure why.
Beyond Survival: Organizing to End Human Trafficking of Domestic Workers
The main arenas of the trafficking debate have focused on trafficking of sex workers and children. Those who have been trafficked for the purpose of supplying low-cost domestic work …
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Once a Top Booster, Ex-US Envoy No Longer Backs Arming Syrian Rebels
An ambassador has dropped his call to provide weapons to rebels.
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Report Cries Out on Behalf of Iraqi Women
Iraqi women continue to be subject to physical, emotional and sexual violence, according to a new report.