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Spoils of War: How Private Military Contractors Legally Steal From Taxpayers
War companies like Halliburton and Kellogg Brown and Root use “cost plus” arrangements to legally steal from taxpayers.
“From Bad to Worse”: Hundreds Dead and 100,000 Displaced as Saudi-Led Strikes Push Yemen to the Brink
The Red Cross has warned of a dire humanitarian situation and demanded access to the the sieged areas.
Deforestation in the Amazon Aggravates Brazil’s Energy Crisis
In Brazil water and electricity go together, and two years of scant rainfall have left tens of millions of people on the verge of water and power rationing.
Iran Won Upfront Sanctions Relief, but With Potential Snags
Some of the conditions for sanctions relief are likely to create new issues between Iran and Western powers.
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Shining a Light on Corporate “Dark Money“
President Obama should issue an executive order to let voters see for themselves who's trying to buy political influence.
Five Reasons Why San Francisco Needs to Use Public Lands for Public Benefit, Not Luxury Housing
The most important public policy priority for San Francisco is to reserve its surplus land for affordable housing.
Iran, Stubborn History and a Toast to the Future
Good stuff all around, and very hopeful . . . but it does beg the question: How did we get here?
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The Hazards of Your Daily Commute
Fossil fuels aren't just warming our climate, they're polluting the air we breathe.
In a Win for Opponents of Mountaintop Removal, West Virginia Government Will Study Health Impacts
For decades, people in southern West Virginia have suffered from elevated rates of health problems like lung cancer.
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