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Ken Bone: Undecided Menace
“Ramshackle” Battle to Retake Mosul From ISIS Led by US Despite Obama Vow Against Boots on Ground
The fight to retake the last stronghold of the self-proclaimed Islamic State in Iraq has entered its third day with a US-led coalition force.
“The Police Killings No One Is Talking About”: Native Americans Most Likely to Be Killed by Cops
A new investigation by In These Times explodes myths about who is most likely to die at the hands of police.
Amy Goodman Responds to “Riot” Charges Being Dropped
A judge did not find probable cause to justify the charges.
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Where Has the Waste Gone? Fracking Results in Illegal Dumping of Radioactive Toxins
Rampant illegal dumping of radioactive fracking waste has created a highly toxic legacy for North Dakotans.
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The Secret History of Leftist Board Games
Board games that immerse players in ideas about fighting for social and economic change have a long history in the US.
What “TIFs” Are and How They Averted the Chicago Teachers Union Strike
How did an obscure and shadowy public financing tool become central to the battle over the future of Chicago Public Schools?
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Maryland’s Move to Pull Children From Group Homes Came Too Late for Teenager Who Died
After unannounced inspections revealed deficiencies, Maryland stopped placing youth at facilities owned by AdvoServ.
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Wall Street Preparing Dodd-Frank Rule Workaround
Investment bankers are preparing to water down a Dodd-Frank rule designed to snuff out the proliferation of toxic financial products.
What BP’s Decision to Abandon the Great Australian Bight Says About the Future of Big Oil
Questions remain about BP's and its peers' growth-led and frontier-dependent business model.