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Flashing Too Little Editorial Integrity
Advertisers are pushing news sites not to be too explicit about distinguishing between genuine news items and ad hustles.
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TFA: The International Brotherhood of Corporate Interests
TFA is lowering wages, reducing benefits and worsening the working conditions of teachers.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Medical Marijuana Plan in State of State Speech Falls Short
Patients and advocates are disappointed that Cuomo doesn't call for comprehensive legislation to effectively help patients get their medicine.
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For New Generation of American Expats, East Asia Beckons
After losing a lucrative job in 2001 in San Francisco, Ted decided, instead of moving home, to live in Hong Kong, where he fell in love.
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International Scholars, Peace Advocates and Artists Condemn Agreement to Build New US Marine Base in Okinawa
Statement: “We support the people of Okinawa in their non-violent struggle for peace, dignity, human rights and protection of the environment.”
Government’s Call for Less Police In School Doesn’t Go Far Enough
Student activist Tre Murphy: Eric Holder and Arne Duncan's call for less use of zero-tolerance policies is a good start but much work remains to reign in the use …
In New York City’s Transformed Political Era, Progressives Take Major Posts Under Mayor de Blasio
One week after the inauguration of new mayor Bill de Blasio, Melissa Mark-Viverito has been elected speaker of the New York City Council.
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Rachel Maddow | An Alternate Theory of the Christie Scandal
Rachel Maddow presents a new possibility of what the induced Ft. Lee traffic jam was retribution for if it wasn't over the mayor's gubernatorial endorsement.
NAFTA at 20: State of the North American Farmer
In the US and throughout North America, NAFTA has accelerated the industrial consolidation of agriculture and pushed out smaller, more sustainable food producers.
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Unemployment Falls to 6.7 Percent Due to Workers Leaving the Labor Force
In this month's jobs report, Dean Baker notes the December rate of labor force participation for black men is the lowest on record.