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Solitary for Suicide Attempts: The Brutal Punishment of Chelsea Manning
Possible solitary punishment for a suicide attempt is likely to exacerbate mental health issues for Chelsea Manning.
TiSA: Big Brother and Big Business Together
TiSA isn't just another sweeping regional trade agreement like the TPP or the TTIP.
Why Money in Politics Means More Fracking: A Cautionary Tale From North Carolina
In North Carolina, constituents and ratepayers are concerned Gov. Pat McCrory's administration is too partial to utility monopoly Duke Energy.
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The United States’ Racial Wealth Divide Is Nothing Short of Shocking
It would take the average black family 228 years to accrue the same amount of wealth that white families have today.
End Price-Gouging on Drugs Developed With Public Dollars
Why should the drug industry be the exclusive financial beneficiary of research that the public helps fund? The public should benefit as well.
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Behind the Scenes at the Lutheran Vote Against the Israeli Occupation
The Evangelical Lutheran Church of America has voted to avoid investing in the Israeli occupation of Palestine.
How Blocking the Saudi Arms Deal Can Help Stop a Lame Duck TPP
Progressive Democrats and empire-skeptic Republicans should block the recently proposed Saudi arms deal.
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The FCC Can’t Save Community Broadband — but We Can
We can't rely on the FCC to promote high speed Internet access. If communities want to take control of its Internet options, we must organize.
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TV Networks Should Open Up the Presidential Debates to Third Parties
Among registered voters under 30, a recent poll had both Gary Johnson and Jill Stein ahead of Donald Trump. So why are they excluded from the presidential debates?
How to Change Our Pathetic Green Infrastructure
Defeating global warming also means fighting the oligarchs' massive new PR campaign.