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Sanctions: A Curse or a Blessing?
Representatives from all 28 EU member states will meet in Brussels to deliberate renewal of sanctions launched in response to Russian involvement in Ukraine.
Public Citizen Urges FEC to Curb Out-of-Control Election Spending, Take Some of Justice Roberts’ Advice
Experts call for disclosure of donors, elimination of coordination between super PACs and candidates, regulation of joint fundraising committees.
Study: Marijuana Use Not Associated With Previously Reported Changes In Brain Morphology
A study attributing changes in the brain from marijuana was faulty.
What Is Citigroup Hiding From Its Shareholders Now?
Citigroup is resisting efforts to disclose fully the structure of relevant compensation contracts.
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Prison Supply Chains Reveal Some Surprises
Incarceration can be a big money maker.
Exchanging Vows, Alabama Same-Sex Couples Make History in a State Where Discrimination Runs Deep
Alabama has become the 37th state to allow same-sex marriage after the Supreme Court rejected the state's bid to block the unions.
As Study Finds 4,000 Lynchings in Jim Crow South, Will US Address Legacy of Racial Terrorism?
A new report has uncovered shocking details about the history of lynchings in the US and their legacy today.
The Anti-Standardized Testing Movement Claims a Victory in Chicago
In a move seen by some activists as a concession to Chicago's strong anti-testing movement, the district will test only 10 percent of its 664 schools.
Keystone XL, Cold War 2.0 and the GOP Vision for 2016
If you want to understand the dynamics of contemporary US politics, it's crucial to grasp the new Republican vision of an energy-saturated North America.
Power to the People, but Really: Participatory Democracy in El Salvador
Estela Hernandez is both a member of the national assembly and a leader in the transformational social movement.