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Body Cameras Are Not Pointed at the Police; They’re Pointed at You
Civil rights advocates warn body cameras are no substitute for comprehensive police reform and may even threaten civil liberties.
Shot and Gassed: Thousands of Protected Birds Killed Annually
Government-sanctioned killing is a taxpayer-funded threat that the birds should not have to face, one that is hidden from the public.
The Biggest Lessons Nepal Will Take Away From Its Tragedy
An estimated 8 million people have been affected by the disaster.
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Planned Mega-Port in Brazil Threatens Rich Ecological Region
Environmentalists protest that the new port terminal and its logistical and industrial zone will hurt an ecological corridor that connects two natural protected areas.
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Women Leading Relief Efforts in Nepal
Local women leaders ensure that women's voices are heard and that they play an essential role in the relief and recovery efforts.
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Iowa Working Families Summit Advances Push for Progressive Agenda
Essentially, we have an economy “that's rigged against the average working people.”
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In Guatemala, Indigenous Woman Sues Multinational Company for Husband’s Murder
The quest for justice for one woman in the murder of her husband transcends borders.
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Despite Advances, the Trans Struggle for Justice Behind Bars Is Just Beginning
Ashley Diamond's story starkly illustrates the challenges facing trans women behind bars.
Boondoggle HQ: The $25 Million Building in Afghanistan Nobody Needed
The US military built a lavish headquarters in Afghanistan that wasn't needed, wasn't wanted and wasn't ever used.
Jade Helm 15 Is Not a Federal Takeover: It’s Domestic Military Expansion
Jade Helm is not an Obama plot to take over Texas, but does signal an expanding domestic military that's just as scary.