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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Proposes Class-Action Boost for Bank Victims
A regulation proposed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau aims to restore the ability to sue banks.
Should You Be Worried About Perfluorooctanoic Acid in Drinking Water?
Several communities in upstate New York and New England have detected perfluorooctanoic acid in their drinking water.
Organizers Say Peabody Coal Will Not Escape Justice Through Bankruptcy
Members of affected communities say they are determined to hold Peabody Coal accountable for its environmental destruction.
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Job Growth Slows in April
On the whole this report suggests that job growth may be coming in line with the slow pace of economic growth.
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Economic Policy Could Determine the Political Results in Venezuela
The government clearly needs to fix the economy if it is to regain popularity.
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Dan Berrigan, 1921 – 2016: “We Haven’t Lost, Because We Haven’t Given Up”
The phrase “religious opposition” minimizes the depth of the inspiration that Dan Berrigan gave to antiwar activism all over the world.
Growing Support for a National Health Program and Health Care as a Human Right
It appears that political feasibility for national health insurance may finally be approaching a time of acceptance.
Bernie Sanders Fans Debate Whether to Vote for Hillary Clinton if She Is Democratic Nominee
Voters looking for political revolution are facing the question of whether or not to support Sanders' rival.
Economic Update: What Inequality Does
This episode provides updates on rich tax evaders, and more.
Honduran Authorities Arrest Four in Connection to Murder of Activist Berta Cáceres
The family continues to demand an independent investigation by international experts.