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Flag Controversies and Race Politics in a Civil War Town
On July 4, 2015, the Confederate flag flew in Gettysburg once more - 152 years after the Civil War battle that made the town famous.
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From Black August to Black Lives Matter
Black August, a month of political prisoner activism and commemoration, can help remind us of the nation's exponentially expanding racist prison system.
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After Centuries of Colonial Violence, a Resurgence of Indigenous Language Learning
There is renewed struggle by many Indigenous people to keep their native languages alive.
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Gaza, 10 Years After “Disengagement“
Ten years after Israel's purported “disengagement” from Gaza, Israel still controls Gaza's borders, coastline and airspace.
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Coerced Confessions and Jailhouse Snitches: Why the Death Penalty Is So Flawed
The death penalty makes errors irreversible and in the most serious criminal cases.
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Who’s the Real Troublemaker in the Middle East?
Iran's no democratic paradise, but Washington's Saudi allies are even worse.
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An Open Letter to Secretary of State John Kerry and Attorney General Loretta Lynch
The Department of State ‘Travel Advisory’ acknowledges Israel's disregard for our citizenship rights and claim to be powerless.
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Red Cross CEO Tried to Kill Government Investigation
Despite vows of transparency, CEO Gail McGovern lobbied to spike an inquiry by the Government Accountability Office.
Scientists Find Solutions for Antidepressants, Antibiotics and Other Drugs in Our Water
As pharmaceuticals taint rivers and lakes, scientists search for solutions.
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These Former Debt Collectors Decided to Ditch the Industry, Buy Up Medical Debt and Forgive It
Crowd-funding for debt relief is becoming an increasingly popular trend.