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“Israel Targets Civilians, the Casualties Speak Volumes”: International Protection Urged for Besieged Gaza
Thousands of Gazans have fled their homes amidst a relentless Israeli bombing campaign that has now killed more than 170 people, most of them civilians, since it began a …
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Grandmother Sentenced to One Year in Prison After Protest at US Drone Base
In New York, a peace activist and grandmother has been sentenced to a year in prison for her role in peaceful protests at a base where US drones are …
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Eight Years of Bush Cost Us Trillions of Dollars, and More
Eight years under George W. Bush cost us about $6.6 trillion dollars, and more.
Arctic Warming and Increased Weather Extremes: The National Research Council Speaks
A new report from the National Research Council details the findings of recent Arctic research: Arctic sea ice in all seasons is declining and the rate of loss is …
Greek Cleaners Become Symbols of Resistance
Instead of becoming a living example for Europe to see the Greek government's ability to force austerity measures, the cleaners have become a paradigm for resistance.
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Paris Launched a Kid-Friendly Bike Share. Could the US Be Next?
The city's mayor says the move will boost cycling in decades to come, creating a greener and more sociable city.
Border Wars in the Homeland: “Stop Stepping on the Pictures“
The usual rights meant to protect Americans from unreasonable search and seizure and unwarranted interrogation are up for grabs.
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A National Call: Come to Detroit, Link Arms to Stop the Water Shut Offs and Fight for Democracy
After thousands have had their water shut off in Detroit, people plan to protest the human rights violation and privatization that has ensued since the Wall Street-engineered financial crisis.
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Feminism and Prisons: Why “Add-Incarceration-and-Stir” Doesn’t Cut It
The fight for reproductive justice and human rights is inextricably linked to the need to end mass incarceration in all its forms and manifestations.
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No One Expects a Monty Python Fourth of July
The US and the UK may yet be an ocean apart and separated by a common language but we share a bond of vast wealth at the very top …