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Education
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The Case for Ethnic Studies in All Schools
When curriculum remains overwhelmingly Eurocentric, many young people of color disengage from their academic experience.
People Are Happier in States That Allow Ballot Initiatives
Twenty-four states allow citizens to vote directly on policy matters, and research shows that life satisfaction is higher in them.
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Natural Gas Becomes a Fracking Mess
The Porter Ranch disaster may erase the industry's undeserved reputation as a “clean” energy source.
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As the Movement for Black Lives Shifts to Policy, Several Options Emerge
DeRay McKesson's entering Baltimore's mayoral race is as much a part of the movement for Black lives as those taking to the streets in Ferguson, Baltimore and elsewhere.
How Do Police-Worn Body Camera Programs Actually Work?
The Brennan Center for Justice recently completed a comprehensive review of body-worn camera policies from 24 police departments around the country.
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The Oil Industry Won in Alberta. Now First Nations Look to Heal Their Land
First Nations in Alberta engage in a complex dance of resistance to and cooperation with industry in order to survive.
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Amid College Lawsuits, Obama Administration to Establish “Student Aid Enforcement Union“
More than 1,300 of borrower claims involve federally-guaranteed loans.
After the Black Hawks Arrived: In Somalia, a History of US Meddling Continues
The official reason for the US presence in Somalia is to fight the perennial war against terrorism. The real reason is oil.
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Big Campaign Cash for Clinton From Monsanto Lobbyist
Clinton is widely seen as a friend to genetically engineered crop technology and agrichemical interests.
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Revealing the Fallacy of White Knight Philanthropic Salvation in an Urban Public School
Anthropologist Amy Brown uncovers the ways race and class are manipulated to raise money at one New York City high school.