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Another African American Teen Killed by Police in St. Louis
Another shooting by police of an African American teen in St. Louis is bringing up the same questions in a community that still hasnu2019t healed from Michael Brown's death.
Absolutely Must Go: The US Military vs. the Exiles of Diego Garcia
Will the US and UK governments affirm the 20-year optional extension of the US lease on the Indian Ocean island Diego Garcia?
Mainstream News Coverage of Ukraine, Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 Shows Western Propaganda Machine at Work
Media analyst Edward S. Herman, co-author of “Manufacturing Consent,” discusses propaganda in mainstream media coverage of the events in Ukraine.
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Big Pharma Lobbies Hard to End India’s Distribution of Affordable Generic Drugs
Aid organizations are calling on Indian leaders to resist US pressure to change India's patent laws in favor of the pharmaceutical industry.
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The Despotic Chimpanzee and the Ultra-Rich
Only a new form of reverse dominance can free us from oligarchic domination, and make us genuinely free.
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Buyer Beware: Latest Documentary From the Tickells Promotes Natural Gas
While purporting to advocate for consumer choice, the new film “Pump” promotes alternative fuels that can only be obtained through the process of fracking.
Why Are We Using Prisons to Treat the Mentally Ill?
“OverCriminalized” tackles how police handle mental health, substance abuse and homelessness.
Restoring a United States That Has Lost Its Way
Bob Herbert tells the stories of the brave, hard-working men and women he met who have been battered by the economic downturn.
Ferguson October: Activists Call for Nationwide Convergence to Demand Justice for Michael Brown
Demonstrations over the police killing of an unarmed teenager in St. Louis, Missouri, continued for a second night ahead of a national weekend of action in nearby Ferguson.
Economic Update: Why Economics Is Poorly Understood
This episode covers updates on GM recalls, Cuba's investment in medical training, Germany's end-all tuition requirements, and more.