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Pennsylvania Family Deals With Water Contamination Linked to Fracking Industry
The contamination of wells is not an anomaly. The Department of Environmental Protection identified 245 potentially contaminated sites between 2008 and 2014.
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Surviving Violence Is Not a Crime: Justice for Cierra Finkley
Cierra Finkley, 24, fatally stabbed her ex-boyfriend when he tried to kill her and her 5-year-old daughter and was immediately labeled a criminal.
Dean Baker | The Federal Reserve Board and the War for Poverty
The Fed plans to raise interest rates, possibly beginning as early as next month, in order to slow the economy.
Environmental Racism Persists, and the EPA Is One Reason Why
The EPA office tasked with policing alleged civil rights abuses is chronically unresponsive to complaints and has never made a formal finding of discrimination.
Economic Update: Labor Day Economics
This episode provides updates on Labor Day's meaning, and more.
How Can We Make People Care About Climate Change?
Per Espen Stoknes talks about the psychological barriers to public action on climate and how to overcome them.
Journalist Discusses Human Rights Abuses on the High Seas
Ian Urbina joins Joe Sexton to discuss the rampant labor, human rights and environmental abuses on the high seas.
New York Prison Guards Accused of Brutally Killing Prisoner, Covering Up Death
Four months ago, Samuel Harrell died at New York's Fishkill Correctional Facility.
Scott Walker Falsely Promises Racial Unity
Scott Walker believes focusing on ‘racial discord’ will only create more.
When Black Lives Matter Met Clinton: Activists Speak Out on Challenging Candidate Over Crime Record
Black Lives Matter activists are back in the news after confronting Hillary Clinton on the campaign trail.