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After Marriage Equality and Obamacare, Mixed Results From SCOTUS on Abortion, Pollution, Executions
We examine the decisions and look at pending rulings on affirmative action and union dues.
I Am Not Dylann Roof’s Woman
His claim to act in women's defense is as old as white supremacy itself, and it's been refuted for just as long.
Meet the New GMO Mosquito: Millions Carrying the “Kill Switch Gene” Already Released
Is it really worth the risk of altering the very fabric of life itself in an effort to eradicate mosquitoes?
Justice Alito Defends Lethal Injection Expert Who Did His Research on Drugs.com
The expert ended up prompting a back-and-forth between Supreme Court justices, who narrowly upheld use of a lethal injection drug.
In the Warming Arctic Seas
The Arctic is warming at a rate at least twice the global average. Then, permafrost thaws, releasing methane and carbon dioxide.
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Greenpeace Activists Risked Harsh Imprisonment in Russia to Stop Arctic Drilling
This excerpt describes the moments before Greenpeace members attempted to mount a protest against a Russian drilling platform.
Greece Must Leave the Euro to Avoid Greater Misery From Austerity
Abandoning the euro offers the possibility of putting the needs of the Greek people before those of international banks.
Greece Can’t Afford to Leave the Euro, Though It Should
After five years of horrendous crisis, leaving the euro would require the impossible - an efficient and capable Greek government and economy.
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How Ecuador Transitioned From 20th Century Neoliberalism to 21st Century Socialism
Ecuador is an exciting country to watch, as its dynamic president navigates new ground in the midst of a changing international political economy.
William Rivers Pitt | Arizona, the Supreme Court and the End of Gerrymandering
The Supreme Court's recent redistricting ruling may be the most consequential ruling of all, and that is saying something.