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Hey Mr. President: Transparency Applies to the TPP, Too
Transparency belongs in all parts of a democracy.

“Egregious” EPA Misconduct Delivers Whistleblower Win
Judge Sanctions EPA for Concealing Evidence and Vindicates WTC Whistleblower

CO2 Emissions Growth Takes a Bite Out of Apple’s Sustainability Claims
Apple brands itself a leader in the fight against climate change, but its carbon dioxide emissions say otherwise.

Where the Argentine Debt Case Stands Now, and Why It Still Matters
Allowing a US court ruling to determine the process for international debt repayments sets a dangerous precedent.

Earth Day Special: Goldman Prize Awarded to Burmese Photographer Who Fought Dam Project
The Asia 2015 Goldman Prize has been awarded to Myint Zaw, a Burmese journalist and activist.

Mine Games: How Federal Coal Program Loopholes Can Cheat Taxpayers
The federal government may be missing out on millions of dollars in revenue each year, but a proposed rule from the Department of the Interior could help change that.

Green Energy Job Growth Outpaces Losses in Coal Industry
Far more jobs have been created in wind and solar in recent years than lost in the collapse of the coal industry.

New York City Just Outlawed Running Credit Checks on Job Applicants
Now your first impression might get boiled down to three digits on a botched credit rap sheet.

Where Are All the Victims of Obamacare?
The inability of the GOP to come up with true horror stories is, in its own way, a demonstration that the law is working as intended.

Taxpayers Subsidize Restaurant Pay
A new report reveals just how much the restaurant industryu2019s current low-wage model costs ordinary taxpayers.