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Police Remove Activists From Portland Bridge After They Blocked Shell Ship
Activists spent 40 hours suspended from the St. Johns Bridge.
Will Prosecutors Charge Officers Who Lied to Protect Ray Tensing After He Shot Sam Dubose?
Former University of Cincinnati police officer Ray Tensing has been released on a $1 million bail.
Are Undercover Attacks on Planned Parenthood Part of a Broader Effort to Outlaw Abortion?
The Senate is planning to vote to strip Planned Parenthood of $500 million in federal funding.
Economic Update: Economic Reality Checks
This episode provides updates on Boeing and economic blackmail, and more.
How Uber and the Gig Economy Are Making Voters as Disposable as Temp Workers
The new gig economy has created a temporary politics of disposable voters.
The Failure – and Future – of Democracy in Europe
Europe's proven plenty capable at regulating lightbulbs and vegetables. But it's failed utterly at making democratic decisions about money.
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Lobbying and Campaign Cash Fuel GOP Attacks on Endangered Species
The GOP seek to undermine endangered species protections to ease the way for Big Ag and Big Oil..
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The Americans With Disabilities Act Is a Model for the World – Literally
The landmark US disability rights legislation became the basis for an international treaty embraced by much of the world - but not, ironically, by the US itself.
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How Private Sector Is Cashing in on Pentagon’s “Insatiable Demand” for Drone War Intelligence
The private sector's involvement could grow.
Seattle Led the Country’s Minimum Wage Revolution. Can It Do the Same With Rent Control?
How Seattle socialist Kshama Sawant plans to do affordable housing right.