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Protected Is Not Conserved: The Implementation Gap in International Conservation Policy
Just because a site is designated as a protected area does not mean it is conserved.
For Decades, the USDA Was Black Farmers’ Worst Enemy — Here’s How It Became an Ally
Through partnering with local farmers, the USDA has begun to tackle its racist past.
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.