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Environment
‘Tis the Season to Be Frightened
The climate crisis, which Republicans dismiss en masse, is a key ingredient in the spread of infectious diseases.
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“Citizenfour” Directly Confronts the Intelligence Apparatus’ Subversion of Democracy
Laura Poitras' new documentary puts forth an ambitious argument: mass surveillance has almost nothing to do with terrorism.
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Unbelievable GOP Statements on Voter Suppression
You would think that making it easier for citizens to vote would be something for everyone in a democracy to celebrate.
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Gamer-Gate
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Judith Butler: On Israel, Palestine and Unacceptable Dimensions of the Status Quo
Critical theorist and activist Judith Butler talks about Israel, Palestine, Gaza, BDS, US education, anti-Semitism and inequality.
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Does Crying Terrorism Trump Free Speech?
The Supreme Court's refusal to hear the appeal of Tarek Mehanna marks another step in the US government's history of attempts to curtail free speech rights.
When It Comes to Torture, Silence Is Bipartisan
The clock is ticking down on the Committee's effort to release a public accounting of our nationu2019s failed and repugnant torture program.
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Still on the Thank-You Tour-of-Duty Circuit 13 Years Later
Labeled as a hero, it's hard to think twice about putting your weapons down. Thank yous to heroes discourage dissent.
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The Ebola Vaccine, Traffic Congestion and Global Warming
The refusal to fund the development of an Ebola vaccine is not the only case where narrow-mindedness carries a high price.
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AG Candidate Supports Reforming John Doe Law to Protect Politicians
Republican AG candidate Brad Schimel suggested he would work to change Wisconsin's John Doe statute to give politicians more protections than average citizens.