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Texas Town Retains Confederate Monument Despite Civil Rights Activist’s 16 Years of Protest
A Texas man's more than decade-long battle to relocate a Confederate monument has reignited amid a national debate scrutinizing symbols of the Confederacy.
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Key Greenhouse Gas Study May Have “Systematically Understated” Methane Leaks, New Research Shows
As the scientific debate over leakage rates slowly continues to unfold, some argue that action on methane leaks is needed now.
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The Obama Administration Just Blew Off Human Trafficking Concerns to Pass the TPP
The US State Department upgraded Malaysia's human rights ranking. Here's why.
Campaigners Resist Destruction of Istanbul Forests and Wetlands for Airport Megaproject
Destruction of 76 square kilometres of forests, lakes and farmland is proceeding north of Istanbul.
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A North Carolina Textile Co-op Gives Immigrant Workers a Stake in the Business
In a state that lost 88 percent of its textile industry jobs in just 10 years, small worker-owned cooperatives are islands of rights and resilience.
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This Machine Builds Movements: The Case for Indigenous Community Radio
Community radio has the potential to evolve.
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Scott Walker Aide’s Claim of Prosecutorial Abuse Refuted by New Audio
Newly-released audio contradicts many of Archer's claims.
Sacramento Activists “No Fracking No Way” at Protest
Fracking adversely impacts the air and water quality of California at a time when the state is suffering from extreme drought.
Fighter’s Capture Spells Trouble for US-Led Coalition Against Islamic State
A Syrian who embraced the US cause is captured by al-Qaeda sympathizers.
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Watchdog Group Sues US for Access to Shell Oil’s Safety Plan for Arctic Drilling
As Shell begins drilling in remote Arctic waters, watchdogs are suing US regulators for access to records.