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After Two Bans, Styrofoam Trash Still Plagues Haiti
Despite two decrees making their import and usage illegal, styrofoam cups and plates are used and littered all over the capital, as well as bought and sold, wholesale and …
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Young Immigrants, the “Dream 9”, Test US Policy
Two weeks after nine young men and women approached Arizona's southern border wearing caps and gowns and seeking asylum, US immigration officials said they would back petitions allowing the …
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Ethiopian Development and the Destruction of Lives
In order to develop the rich and fertile land of the Lower Omo Valley and honor leasehold agreement with foreign companies, the Ethiopian government is evicting indigenous people from …
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Fighting for a Voice at the Table, Philadelphia Charter School Teachers Rally for Unionization
The future of teachers attempt to unionize their school is unwritten. However, with all eyes on Philadelphia's efforts to privatize, characterize and profitize public schools, their struggle is one …
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Moral Monday Marches on With Dr. King in Mind
North Carolina's Moral Monday movement shows no signs of stopping as the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington approaches.
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No Place for Gays in Yemen
While Americans celebrate small political victories for the gay community, life in the middle east for LGBTQ youth is still a dangerous experience.
Undocumented and Undaunted: DREAMer Artists Speak Out
The struggles of undocumented youth in the US often fly under the radar of the mainstream media but a new generation of young immigrants are making sure their voices …
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On the News With Thom Hartmann: New Report Reveals Even “White Collar” Employees Cannot Afford Rent in Major Cities
Thom Hartmann here – on the news... You need to know this. It's not like we needed any more proof, but documents released by Edward Snowden show that the …
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Revenge Rises From Sinai
“As long as the military coup stays, more blood and violence will continue,” reflects the attitude in Sinai.
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Feinstein Defends Congress’ Intelligence Oversight Amid New Revelations
Feinstein claims that the infomation revealed in the Post was old news to her NSA cohorts and contends that the NSA did not deliberately break any laws.