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The Truth About Diego Garcia: 50 Years of Fictions About a US Military Base
The truth about the US military base on the British-controlled Indian Ocean island of Diego Garcia is often hard to believe.
Transnational Perceptions and Corporate Greed: Behind the Tía María Mine Protests
The citizens of Peru are taking a stand against the development of an open pit copper mine.
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Compensation Fund for Victims of Bangladesh Factory Collapse Reaches $30 Million Target
Despite its importance to the Bangladeshi economy, the government has done little to ensure labor standards and safety protocols within the garment sector.
Possible Pentagon Destruction of Evidence in NSA Leak Case Probed
Two government watchdog agencies are investigating whether the Pentagon inspector general destroyed evidence improperly.
Dean Baker | Victory Over Fast-Track TPP Must Be Cautious of Rich People’s Rules
A victory by the masses over big money is always grounds for celebration.
Government by Bagmen
Our experiment in self-governance has spawned a highest-bidder-take-all bazaar.
Did the Media (and Greece) Miss a Meaningful Concession by the Creditors?
Greece and its lenders appear to be on an inexorable path to a Greek default unless Greece capitulates in the next few days.
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A Hawk’s Eye View of Climate Change
Much of the talk revolved around beefing up military infrastructure at home and abroad to be resistant to harsher climates.
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Global Climate Change Needs Global Response
Any effective response to climate change must be systemic and global in nature.
The Death of Climate Denialism
Soon the Right will have to abandon its head in the sand strategy, but its next tactic may be more dangerous.