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Anelo, From Forgotten Town to Capital of Argentina’s Shale Fuel Boom
A tiny town in Argentina prepares for shale drilling.
In Depth: How Big Business Buys State Courts
Corporations looking to make allies on state courts are pouring millions into judicial campaigns.
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Breaking 43 Years of Silence, the Last FBI Burglar Tells the Story of Her Years in the Underground
After the seven other burglars went public, Judi Feingold decided to come forward with the secret she thought she'd take to her grave.
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After Attacks, Canadian Lawmakers Threaten Basic Human Rights
The Harper government is capitalizing on two recent attacks to curtail Canadians' civil rights.
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Before the Zombie Apocalypse – These Four Trade Deals Were Ravaging the World
Forget ghouls and goblins. From deregulating Wall Street to shredding environmental and labor protections - these policy monsters are way scarier.
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Driving Government Out of Business
If the Republicans gain a Senate majority, they'll try to topple these four pillars of public service.
Economic Update: Hostages to Profits
This episode looks at how public higher education is being destroyed; workers not taking days off; labor actions and Vermont labeling GMO food.
Is Your Judge for Sale? Dark Money Groups Pour Millions Into Judicial Races to Reshape Courts
Anonymous donors are reshaping judicial races by pouring millions of dollars in “dark money” into races.
How to Buy a City: Chevron Spends $3 Million on Local California Election to Oust Refinery Critics
The oil giant Chevron is being accused of attempting to buy the city government of Richmond, California.
Disposable Life: Jean Franco
“If you think of Serbia, Croatia and Bosnia there were war crime tribunals because of atrocities. Those atrocities were absolutely no worse than the atrocities perpetrated by the US,”