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George Takei: LGBT Protections Still Needed Despite Amended Indiana, Arkansas Religious Freedom Laws
Both Indiana and Arkansas have passed fixes to their laws.
Al-Shabab Kills 147 at Kenyan University in Deadliest Attack Since Kenya’s 2011 Invasion of Somalia
Officials say 147 people, mostly students, were killed.
Economic Update: Economic Change and Personal Life Crises
This episode provides updates on the car parts industry, and more.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Beans May Help to Curb Harms of Climate Change, and More
Thirty new lines of “heat-beater” beans have been discovered.
After Warmest Winter, Drought-Stricken California Limits Water but Exempts Thirstiest Big Growers
Gov. Jerry Brown orders water use cuts.
Twenty Years in Prison for Miscarrying? The Case of Purvi Patel and the Criminalization of Pregnancy
Purvi Patel was sentenced for feticide.
As New York University Expands Into Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates Bars Professor
Andrew Ross researches migrant workers and labor abuse.
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EXCLUSIVE: As Chicago Police Kill Youth, Vast Misconduct Allegations Purged
Truthout investigates the brief life and mysterious death of 14-year-old Pedro Rios Jr.
In Iran Talks, Most Contentious Issue Is Lifting Sanctions
A source in contact with negotiators says the core issue in nuclear talks remains how and when sanctions will be lifted.
Secretive NRA-Launched Group Targets State Races
Secretive group destroys candidates' chances, leaves few fingerprints