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As Unrest Grows, Is Ukraine Paying the Price of US-Russian Ties Stuck in Cold War Era?
The United States and the European Union have imposed new sanctions on Russia, and the moves come as the crisis in eastern Ukraine faces continued chaos.
Alan Robock: No CO2 Eureka Moment, Just Years of Statistical Analysis
The human influence on climate change has been proven with years of statistical evidence.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Obama Delays Decision on Keystone Pipeline, and More
Earlier this month, the Obama Administration announced that they will delay a decision on the Keystone XL pipeline until after the November elections.
Global Warming Theory Based on Evidence, Not Belief
Mr. Robock tells Paul Jay he's a skeptic who tries to be critical and then makes conclusions based on the evidence.
Cowboy Indian Alliance Protests Keystone XL Pipeline in DC After Latest Obama Administration Delay
Thousands of people rallied in Washington, DC, on Saturday calling on President Obama to reject the Keystone XL pipeline. The protest was organized by the Cowboy Indian Alliance.
Truthout Interviews Bethania Palma Markus on Racism in the Media
Bethania Palma Markus talks about the “invisible” racism on magazine covers and in news coverage.
Barnett Shale Fracking Victims Win First Round in Court Battle With Gas Industry
The Parr case has already started to redefine what winning can look like, even though Aruba Petroleum is likely to appeal.
Are We Ready to Admit that There’s a Scientific Consensus?
Inexplicably, some still argue that there's no scientific consensus on anthropogenic climate disruption . Perhaps it's necessary to first define consensus.
Internet for the 1%: New FCC Rules Strike Down Net Neutrality, Opening Fast Lanes for Fees
Federal regulators have unveiled new rules that would effectively abandon net neutrality, the concept of a free and open Internet.
New Law Requires Swiss Banks to Report Customers Evading Tax
Bill Black: Swiss banks have notoriously kept customers' finances secret but European Union law will challenge that structure.