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Iran Nuclear Deal Survives Senate Vote
Republicans in the Senate failed to secure enough votes Thursday to derail the Iran nuclear agreement.
Bill McKibben on the University of California Divesting From Coal and Tar Sands
The university announced that it sold off more than $200 million worth of investments in coal and tar sands companies.
Martin O’Malley Slams Democratic National Committee for Rigging Debates
Democratic presidential candidate Martin Ou2019Malley is urging supporters to rally next week in front of the Democratic National Committee.
Economic Update: Precarious Work Equals Capitalism’s Inefficiency
This episode provides updates on the economics of refugees, and more.
Cooperation vs. Gentrification: Bed-Stuy Strives to Stay Local
Bed-Stuy is pushing back against gentrification with the help of co-ops.
German Lawmaker: At the Root of Refugee Crisis Are Wars Led by the US
The UN is now estimating at least 850,000 people are expected to cross the Mediterranean this year.
“Open Up, Europe!”: Former EU Adviser Urges Opening of Borders
Under a new proposal, quotas would be set for all 22 nations across Europe to take a total of 160,000 refugees.
One by One, States Are Giving Consumers the Right to Know About Chemicals in Products
From Vermont to Washington, an increasing number of states are requiring companies to report their use of chemicals of concern.
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How Jeb Bush’s Florida Plan for School “Choice” Created an Industry of Corruption and Chaos
The obsession over money driving charter school growth in Florida is increasingly evident to those who bother to look.
For the Love of Water: The Ban on Mining in El Salvador
For several years, metal mining has been banned in El Salvador, and citizen groups are now working to enact a permanent nationwide ban.