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Environment
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Marla Spivak: Breeding Bees to Detect Disease
With honeybee populations on the decline, scientists, lawyers, and even artists have set out to save humanity's most important pollinators.
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Marijuana Is Legal in Colorado but Bosses Can Still Fire You for Off-Duty Use
In spite of legalization, federal law still considers marijuana a controlled substance.
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Galápagos Rebellion Against Foreign Investment in Hotels, Golf Courses, Luxury Tourism
The Galapagos Islands are yet again at a crossroads.
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Where Does Bernie Sanders Stand on Israeli Settlements in the West Bank?
Bernie, as the main Democratic challenger to Hillary, should address Palestinian's human rights.
Next Steps on Cuba: Rep. Lee Pushes for End to Embargo and US Travel Restrictions
As the United States prepares to reopen its embassy in Havana, we speak to Representative Barbara Lee.
Henry A. Giroux | Trumping America
Donald Trump's xenophobic, right-wing ideology reflects the racism, anti-intellectualism and neoliberal fundamentalism embedded in US society.
“A Europe of Equals”: Report From Athens as Greek Voters Seek Alternatives to Austerity
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is scrambling to present a new bailout proposal as Greek banks remain shut down.
Robert Solow in Conversation With Paul Krugman: “Inequality: What Can Be Done?”
Solow and Krugman examine the desirability, viability and feasibility of Tony Atkinson's policy recommendations.
Dahr Jamail | Mass Extinction: It’s the End of the World as We Know It
Citing abrupt climate disruption, evolutionary biologist Guy McPherson argues that humans may soon face our own extinction.
As Walker Announces, Wisconsin GOP Moves to Gut Open Records Law
The unprecedented proposal would give lawmakers authority to hide the special interests who are working to influence legislation.