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Did the US Cover Up Navy SEALs’ Beating Death of Afghan Detainee and Pattern of Extreme Abuse?
Four US soldiers working with the SEALs at the outpost reported that they witnessed the abuse.
Economic Update: Economic Lessons From 2015
This episode provides updates on the Fed's interest rate hike, and more.
Ten Years After Operation Streamline, Criminal Immigration Charges Dominate Federal Caseloads
Take a look at what the net effects of the policy.
Justice for Freddie Gray Uncertain as Baltimore Jury Fails to Reach Verdict
On Wednesday, a judge declared a mistrial after jurors were unable to reach a verdict after three days of deliberation.
Flint, Michigan, Saved Money and Poisoned Its Children: City Declares Water Emergency
We speak to Flint resident Melissa Mays. She and her three children have been diagnosed with lead and copper poisoning.
Five New Studies That Change Our Understanding of Permafrost
Why they matter, even if you don't live in the Arctic.
Great Lakes Could Face Similar Acidification Risk as the Seas
Acidification is not just for oceans. The Great Lakes could acidify, too, as our carbon emissions increase.
In Preparation to Join US Wars, Japan Dismantles Freedom of the Press
Since coming to power in 2012, PM Shinzo Abe embarked upon a war of attrition against press freedoms in Japan.
The United States’ Secret African Drone War Against ISIS
The Air Force has since taken steps to cover up the actions of the unit.
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Socialism Facilitates Human Liberation
In this most capitalist of countries, growing numbers are concluding that capitalism doesn't work.