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Hatch Bill Would Revive Controversial 2002 Fast Track Mechanism
The bill explicitly grandfathers in Fast Track coverage for the almost-completed Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and would extend Fast Track procedures for three to six years.
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Victory in Vietnam!: History and Reflections
Forty years ago on April 30, 1975, the Vietnamese people were finally victorious in the long just struggle for national independence.
Gulf Coast Residents Arrested at BP Headquarters
Gulf Coast residents engage in civil disobedience at BP America headquarters ahead of the fifth anniversary of the Gulf oil disaster.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Workers Join the “Fight for $15” Movement, and More
Workers across the US took part in protests in 200 cities, and more.
Ta-Nehisi Coates and Michelle Norris Make the Case for Reparations
“The Case for Reparations” intricately traces the history of racism in the US.
Test Mutiny: Tens of Thousands of New York Parents Revolt Against Standardized Exams
Children boycotted the annual English Language Arts exam.
FBI Informant Exposes Sting Operation Targeting Innocent Americans in New “(T)ERROR” Documentary
A new film shines light on the FBI's use of informants.
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How the “Gold Standard” of Police Accountability Fails Civilians by Design
Truthout reveals patterns of institutionalized police bias in Chicago's handling of police shootings and misconduct complaints.
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Two Years After West, Texas, Fertilizer Plant Explosion, Are Workers Any Safer? New Report Says No
Catastrophic chemical accidents continue to occur, and communities and emergency personnel are lacking the information they need to respond.
Cyclone Pam Worsens Hardship in Port Vila’s Urban Settlements
Vanuatu has minimal capacity to cope with the relentless destructive toll of catastrophes year upon year.