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The Boycott of Israel Eight Years In
The Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement directed toward Israel is eight years old. It was started back in 2005, when a coalition of Palestine-based social and economic organizations …
Police Violence Did Not Cause Turkeys Uprising
Contrary to what many might believe, the extreme use of force by police on the peaceful protestors was not what caused the massive uprising which started in Turkey in …
UN Human Rights Office Launches Unprecedented Global Campaign for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Equality
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) on Fridaylaunched Free & Equal, an unprecedented global public education campaign for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender …
Eliminating Contribution Limits Would Fuel Corruption, Public Citizen, Others Tell US Supreme Court
In McCutcheon v. Federal Election Commission, the U.S. Supreme Court will consider whether to strike down longstanding provisions of the Federal Election Campaign Act that impose an “aggregate limit” …
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Women’s Initiatives Begin at Home
Early in his first term, President Obama appointed Melanne Verveer as the first Ambassador-At-Large for Global Women's Issues. Now, a new appointee will take the lead on the state …
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The Plight of California’s Prisoners: Hunger Strike, Sterilization and Valley Fever
While we complain of 100 degree heat and take solace in our air-conditioned homes, prisoners across the country are suffering - and not just for their crimes.
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I’m Going to Chevron Saturday
Rebecca Sonlit is marching on Chevron to do her part to fight against big oil. Will you join her?
Greg Palast: Halliburton Admits Guilt in Gulf Oil Spill Case, but Why Is This Good News for BP?
Greg Palast: Halliburton's admission will make BP defense stronger against the government's civil allegations of gross negligence.
Ralph Nader: Developing a Civic Personality
Love or hate him, Ralph Nader has never been afraid to speak his mind. This interview with Laura Flanders is no different.
Manning Found Guilty of Espionage, Faces 100-Plus Years in Jail
Kevin Gosztola: Verdict's impact will negatively affect future whistleblowers coming forward and NSA leaker Snowden.