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California Halts Injection of Fracking Waste, Warning It May Be Contaminating Aquifers
The state's drought has forced farmers to rely on groundwater, even as California aquifers have been intentionally polluted due to exemptions for oil industry.
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A View From Gaza: “Where Should We Go?“
More than 100 people were killed in the first 48 hours of the ground invasion. Most of them were civilians killed in their homes, backyards and gardens.
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Hong Kong’s Occupy Central Pushes for “Genuine Democracy“
Hundreds are set to occupy Hong Kong's government and financial district to push for “genuine democracy.”
This Machine Clowns Fascists: Reykjavik’s Former Anarchist-Comedian Mayor Talks Politics and Life After City Hall
In 2010, an anarchistic Icelandic comedian, Jon Gnarr, became an unlikely face of successful alternative politics. The former Reykjavik mayor speaks about his philosophy, future and new book about …
Love and Loathing in North Texas Amid Child Refugee Crisis
A Dallas judge and area charities are striving to house and provide social services to thousands of refugee children.
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Neighbors Turn Foes in Bekaa
Hezbollah clashes with Syrian rebels on the outskirts of Ersal seem to be widening the divide between residents of the Eastern Bekaa town.
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Denton City Council Rejects Fracking Ban: Referendum Will Be on November Ballot
The Denton, Texas city council failed to pass a fracking ban in after an eight-hour meeting residents called “theater.”
Why No Vetoed Resolutions on Civilian Killings in Gaza?
The question looming over the UN security council is, why hasn't a resolution on Gazan civilian deaths been issued?
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The End of Pot Prohibition as We Know It
Without federal leadership, you can count on marijuana legalization to keep spreading one state at a time.
Mowing the Lawn in Gaza
Israel believes it can bomb Gazans into changing their interests. How long will Obama support this delusion?