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Zombie Super PACs Face Termination
The FEC is putting hundreds of obscure political committees on notice for disclosure failures.
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Senators Block Bill to Remove Sex Assault Cases From Military Chain of Command
The legislation would have stripped military commanders of the power to prosecute sexual assaults and other major crimes.
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US Plans to Speed Poultry Slaughtering, Cut Inspections
The overhaul would see processing speeds increase substantially even while responsibility for oversight would be largely given over to plant employees.
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Attacks on Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions Backfire
A movement to boycott Israeli academic institutions has gained enough support to inspire US Congressional bills proposing to outlaw it.
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The Surprising Reason Americans Might Be Obese, Anxious and Depressed
Could the answer to a number of modern ailments be in our gut?
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In the Midst of an Investigation, Wisconsin GOP Fast-Tracks “Dark Money” Bill
A proposed bill that would keep the public in the dark about the sources of money in Wisconsin elections could also make it easier for dark money groups to …
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Discipline With Dignity: Oakland Classrooms Try Healing Instead of Punishment
As executive director of Restorative Justice for Oakland Youth, Fania Davis sees programs like hers as part of the way to end the school-to-prison pipeline.
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Bernie Sanders: “I Am Prepared To Run for President of the United States“
Bernie Sanders says he is “prepared to run for president of the United States.” But that's not a formal announcement.
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Burned, Bombed, Beaten – Education Under Attack Worldwide
In a troubling twist to modern warfare, public squares are now common sites of protest and violence, while hospitals treating the wounded are considered fair game. But perhaps the …
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Teenage Defender of First Nations Rights Becomes Literal Superhero
DC Comics' newest character, a teenage girl from James Bay, Canada, is a member of the Cree Nation. She's also based on real-life Cree activist and hero Shannen Koostachin.