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US Building Boom Fuels Spike in Construction Worker Injury and Death
A lack of training, coupled with the willful neglect of safety measures, led to nearly 900 construction fatalities in 2014.
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Argentine Social Movements Strike Back Against Monsanto
The biotech giant continues attempts to build its GMO seeds plant in Argentina, despite unflinching popular opposition.
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The Robin Hood Army
It's heartening to read about an altruistic movement with no hidden motives except to feed the hungry, homeless and needy.
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Dahr Jamail | Radioactive Water From Fukushima Is Leaking Into the Pacific
Nearly five years on, the environmental disaster at Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant continues to unfold.
How to Stop an Oil Train: The Climate Defense That Won Over a Courtroom

The Delta 5 loss was actually a big win for challenging political corruption and corporate greed.
Unelected Manager Who Caused Flint Water Crisis Now Runs Detroit Schools
Michigan has the most sweeping emergency management laws in the country
“Gene-Editing” Produces GMOs That Must Be Regulated
The EU is considering the exclusion of gene-edited plants and animals from GM regulations.
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Obama Should Quickly Forge Strong Diplomatic Ties With Venezuela
Obama has no intention of reining in the hard-liners within his own government on Venezuela.
As Attacks on Unions Continue, Bringing Back the Strike May Be Our Only Hope
Labor activists and leaders have to figure out more strategies to revive the strike today.
Economic Update: Capitalism’s Results
This episode provides updates on Obama's visit to Detroit, and more.