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An Occupier’s Story
I think my “Occupyer Story” concept may hold value, not only for those on the ground who want to be encouraged to do more, but also for the occupy …
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Breastfeeding Moms Boot Nestle From Maternity Wards
A growing number of states and cities are banning marketing in the maternity ward.
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Media Ignore Republican Disdain for Basic Human Rights
Romney's “47 percent” deserve basic human rights too - a right to healthcare, a place to live and food to eat.
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Shell Oil Presses Supreme Court to Deprive Torture Victims of Justice
Former Somali General Was Held Liable for War Crimes to the sum of $21 Million. Will American courts continue to allow refugees to seek justice from their home countries?
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On the Savage Ad and Western Values
In US and Europe, freedoms and human rights are much valued, but when it comes to Muslims, there are always exceptions.
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New Congressional Report Cites Shoddy Intelligence and Privacy Concerns in Probe of US-Based Counterterrorism Centers
Congressional inquiry finds flaws in domestic counterterrorism program's fusion centers.
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Three Ways Romney Can Still Win the Election
Romney may be shooting himself in the foot at every turn, but the race could still be very close thanks to a GOP trifecta of lies, dark money and …
Onerous Requirements Under Virginia’s TRAP Law Could Force Closure of State’s Abortion Clinics
Broadcasting from Richmond, we look at a new law that could force many of Virginiau2019s abortion clinics to shut down.
Does a Mexican Drug Kingpin Have a Case Against the Drug Enforcement Administration?
Vicente Zambada, accused of being one of Mexicou2019s most powerful drug kingpins, will be tried in Chicago. But does he have his own case against the DEA?
In UN Address, WikiLeaks’ Julian Assange Urges Obama Admin to End “Regime of Secrecy”
Speaking via videolink from the Ecuadorean embassy in London, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange addressed a side meeting of the U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday evening.