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Human Rights
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How Much Is Your Arm Worth? Depends on Where You Work
Nearly every state has what's known as a “schedule of benefits” that divides up the body like an Angus beef chart.
The First Casualty of the Cold War: Journalist Kati Marton on the Polk Conspiracy
Marton discusses the alleged conspiracy behind the 1948 murder of US journalist George Polk in Greece.
Why ISIS Exists
It's too easy to forget that the US invasion of Iraq killed some half a million Iraqis - most of them civilians.
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Norway: The Two Faces of Extremism
Right-wing anti-immigration politics and jihadism are mutually reinforcing.
Statement From Ronnie Cummins on Reintroduction of Federal Bill to Kill States’ Rights to GMO Labeling Laws
Rep. Mike Pompeo (R-Kan.) Reintroduces the DARK (Deny Americans the Right to Know) ACT.
The Divisive Euro: National Struggles and International Solidarity
The euro has had a divisive and destructive impact on Europe.
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Shaker Aamer: Hostage to the Special Relationship
Guantanamo prisoner Shaker Aamer is a pawn in the power games of others.
New Report Provides Data on Marijuana Arrests and Charges in Colorado After Legalization
Marijuana possession charges decrease.
Israel’s Blatant Flouting of International Law Requires Presidential Response
President Obama has a constitutional duty to enforce the law.
The World Bank, Poverty Creation and the Banality of Evil
The World Bank's policies have led to land grabs, mass displacement and poverty creation around the world.