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Montana’s Fossil-Fuel Resistance Centers on Stewardship of Land
Meet the ranchers, grandmothers, professors, and tribes who are blocking oil equipment deliveries and getting arrested.
How Extreme Energy Leads to Extreme Politics
Authorities in Argentina and beyond are cracking down on indigenous communities that protest resource extraction.
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Jim Hightower | The Rebellious Spirit of the First Labor Day Is Spreading Anew
It's easy to ridicule what Labor Day has now become for many of us.
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How On-Call and Irregular Scheduling Harms the US Workforce
The connections to work-family conflict and stress make for a strong case for curbing and eliminating the practice of on-call scheduling.
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NLRB Decision Could Mean Excellent News for Fast-Food and Other Low-Wage Workers
The National Labor Relations Board redefined the standards for determining when more than one firm will be considered “joint employers.”
The Next Not-So-Cold War: As Climate Change Heats Arctic, Nations Scramble for Control and Resources
As the Arctic region warms, the geopolitical significance of the region is growing
Death Toll Rises as Refugees Head to Europe Seeking Safety
The EU has called for emergency talks to address the growing number of people fleeing to Europe.
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It’s All Part of Capitalism: How Philanthropy Perpetuates Inequality
In “Pro Bono?” Mikkel Thorup argues that capitalist philanthropy exacerbates class divisions and perpetuates inequality.
The Ramos-Trump Exchange: GOP Candidate’s Muddled, Xenophobic Message
Donald Trump parried questions by Univision's Jorge Ramos with a brief and racist rant before having Ramos ejected from the proceedings.
Foes Dive for Discarded Records in Abortion Clinic Dumpsters
Garbage has become an unlikely battleground, as anti abortion groups seek evidence of privacy violations in clinics' trash.