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Uruguay Takes on London Bankers, Marlboro Mad Men and the TPP
A tiny South American nation battles the power of a new transnational order.
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Three College Endowments Are Doing Fine a Year After Divesting From Fossil Fuels
Colleges argue that divestment is not financially responsible - but those who've already done it say the risk is minimal.
Can a New “Progressive ALEC” Advance Police Reform Through Municipalities?
Local Progress, a progressive counter to ALEC's new city arm, convened in New York City.
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Congress to Reinstate Taxpayer Subsidies for Reckless Derivatives Trading
Sen. Elizabeth Warren called the move “the worst of government for the rich and powerful.”
Convicted With No Evidence by an All-White Jury, Black Community Leader Rev. Edward Pinkney Faces Life in Prison
Rev. Edward Pinkney faces life in prison on charges many claim are trumped up.
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South of the US Border, the War on Drugs Is Really a War on People
Canadian journalist Dawn Paley debunks the alleged war on drugs south of the US border.
Former VP Al Gore Urges Obama to Reject Keystone XL as Kerry, Top US Negotiator Stay Mum
Former Vice President Al Gore speaks about why he wants Obama to reject the Keystone XL pipeline.
Walmart: The High Cost of Low Price
Ten years ago Brave New Films released “Walmart: The High Cost of Low Price” to shine a light on Walmart's shocking business practices.
“We Are Like the Walking Dead”: Latin American Indigenous Groups Decry Corporate Destruction of Land
As the UN Climate Conference in Peru enters its final phase, thousands of people marched in downtown Lima.
Economic Update: Mainstream Economics vs. Critical Economics
This week's episode provides updates on Mexican farm exploitation, Grenoble taking down advertising, and more.