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It’s Not Alarmist: Trump and the Republican Party Could Destroy the World
Voters this November will decide not just the immediate future of this country but of the planet for millennia hence.
The $100,000-Per-Year Pill: How US Health Agencies Choose Pharma Over Patients
Our taxes pay for most of the front end (riskier) research on drugs, so why do private companies get to set the price?
Can Jill Carry Bernie’s Baton? A Look at the Green Candidate’s Radical Funding Solution
Bernie Sanders supporters are flocking to Jill Stein.
Louisiana Parish Hit by Third Oil Spill in 10 Days as Pressure Grows for Accountability
Though small compared to the BP spill, the consequences will be real.
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Clinton Fundraises With Frackers
Hillary Clinton is growing cozier with the hydraulic fracturing industry, just months after she promised to heavily regulate it.
Following the Money Behind Tim Kaine
Throughout his time in politics, Tim Kaine has certainly seen his share of campaign money — we examined the cash behind his extensive career.
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Employment Again Rises Sharply in July
The Labor Department reported the economy added 255,000 jobs in July.
How the GOP’s Cynical Election Strategy Is Imploding
In the past two weeks, judges have ruled against voter-ID laws and other limits on voting in five states.
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A Lawyer Who Turned the Tables: Graphic Biography Immortalizes Leonard Weinglass
A graphic biography of Leonard Weinglass vividly depicts the brilliance of this passionate advocate for justice.
Engineering the Olympic Games in Rio
Here's a look at how the city is preparing to the Olympics, including the work of civil engineers who played a pivotal role in building the infrastructure and stadiums.