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Europe’s Best Recycling and Prevention Program
Per capita waste generation in Flanders has held steady since 2000, showing a rare example of economic growth without increased waste generation.
Education Preserves Class Inequalities
Education, a force meant to erode class barriers, appears to be fortifying them.
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Colonialism and the Green Economy: The Hidden Side of Carbon Offsets
Cap-and-trade has hidden costs few know about.
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Obama Tries to Get Stalled Fiscal Cliff Talks Back on Track
Obama's plea for a less ambitious package came after 24 hours of turmoil and uncertainty.
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On the News With Thom Hartmann: Republicans in Three States Have Introduced New Voter Suppression ID Laws, and More
Please support Truthout’s work by making a tax-deductible donation: click here to contribute. In this week's On the News Segment: Another week, another round of Republican voter suppression ID …
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The Airport Experience: A Journey in Itself
Post-9/11 airports have lost their Norman Rockwellian glow.
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NRA Calls for Congress to Require Armed Guards in Every School
It marks the first time since Obama took office that more Americans prioritize gun control than the right to own gun.
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Obama Nominates John Kerry as Secretary of State
Obama was expected to have unveiled his full national security team Friday, but the administration has run into snags.
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Boehner Cancels Tax Vote in Face of GOP Revolt
Opponents said they were not about to bend their uncompromising principles on taxes just because Boehner asked.
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Women Prisoners Endure Rampant Sexual Violence; Current Laws Not Sufficient
Even after the passage of a law to prevent prison rape, incarcerated women are still subject to an epidemic of sexual violence.