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Why New Jobs Are Not Worth the Price of Prisoners’ Lives
The torturous practice of solitary confinement must end, in Illinois and nationwide.
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Shame on Eric Holder, Wall Street’s Attorney General
Eric Holder never convicted anyone for the crimes that spawned the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression.
US Could End Ban on Crude Oil Exports in a Slick Maneuver
The Iran deal could trigger an end to restrictions on US crude oil exports.
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How “Sustainable” Is the Wine Industry in California’s Sonoma County?
The Winegrowers self regulate, thus co opting and green washing the word, like a fox guarding the chicken coop.
Donald Trump: There’s A Lot You Don’t Know About Him
Lee Camp discusses his opinion on Donald Trump.
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BDS Opponents Launch “Campus Maccabees” to Fight Divestment Efforts
Jewish billionaires have established a new campus organization to blunt the boycott, divestment and sanctions movement.
A Life Behind Bars
At 15 years old, Efren Paredes was sentenced to serve life in prison, without the possibility of parole.
China’s “Great Firewall” Just Got Taller
The draft of the new cyber security law gives greater authority to the Cyberspace Administration of China.
How San Diego Is a Petri Dish for the ALEC Agenda
The American Legislative Exchange Council descends on San Diego for its annual meeting of lobbyists and legislators.
For Illinois Farmers, Damage From Coal Mines Can Span Decades
Mining from the 1980s caused land to sink unevenly, creating marshy areas that reduce crop yield.