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Philadelphia to Reopen Long-Shuttered Prison With Horrifying History to House DNC Protesters
The former horror movie set will serve as a holding space for mass arrests.
Don’t Be Fooled by the Kochs’ New Inequality Ad Blitz
A new ad campaign from America's most notorious billionaires is tugging at our heartstrings — and distorting the debate over inequality.
Henry Giroux on America’s War With Itself
Henry A. Giroux discusses the descent into absurdity as demonstrated by the latest presidential clown show.
Rad Dads: Politics, Parenting and Evolving Notions of Fatherhood
Traditional ideas about what a dad is supposed to be are slowly disappearing, but what will take their place?
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Animals to Humans: Be Quiet, Already
Human noise is reshaping the soundscape — creating concerns for creatures on the edge.
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Aging, Sick and Incarcerated: The Need for Compassionate Release
Compassionate release as a policy is rarely implemented: On average, only 24 people are granted compassionate release each year.
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Rejecting Islamophobia as a Queer Latina in the Wake of the Orlando Shooting
We must reject Islamophobia. The same culture of hate that denigrates Muslims also fosters homophobia and racism in US society.
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In the Pipeline
In Oregon, a volatile climate for liquefied natural gas pipeline and terminal projects.
Should Lawyers Be Ethically Obligated to Protect the Environment?
As states and corporations increasingly head to court over climate change, a lawyer lays out an ethical roadmap to give the environment a louder legal voice.
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Voters Will Be Left Hanging by State Department’s Clinton Email Slow-Walk
The department will wait until after the general election to publish many of Hillary Clinton's emails, including correspondence about the TPP.