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US and Cuba Swap Embassies: Victory of Diplomacy and Democracy
As Cuba and the US continue down the road of reconciliation, they must still avoid the bumps.
Protests Erupt Outside of Greek Parliament as It Approves Harsh Austerity
Protests erupted in Greece Wednesday.
Activists Launch Home Placement Service for Refugees in Austria and Germany
Activists have offered to share their houses with refugees who would be consigned to asylum shelters.
Federal Agencies Ignore Environmental Health Risks for Millions of Prisoners
Advocates say government agencies consistently ignore environmental health factors when racing to build prisons.
Corporations Push for Giant Repatriation Tax Giveaway
Corporations are trying to push a huge, huge tax giveaway through Congress.
The AFT’s Endorsement of Hillary Clinton Is an Insult to Union Democracy
The decision couldn't be more wrongheaded.
Poor Bear the Brunt of Corruption in India’s Food Distribution System
With a network of 60,000 ration shops, India's public food distribution system is mired in corruption and inefficiency.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: We’re Running Out of Time to Save Our Species, and More
That's the warning issued recently by scientists.
Residents Fight Back Against Pittsburgh’s Privatized Water Authority
Residents have filed suit against their municipal water authority as well as the corporation that pulls its strings.
Made in America: Walmart’s Misleading Claims
We shouldn't be fooled by the giant retailer's newly populist rhetoric.