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Resisting US Bases in Okinawa
Despite intense crackdowns, activists on the Japanese island of Okinawa continue to resist the construction of new US military bases.

Why You Need to Know About a Gross Thing Called “GamerGate” – and the Women Who Fight It
We can learn a lot about the future of culture wars from a “movement” of video game players angry about efforts to make gaming more welcoming for women.

Americans Are Working So Hard It’s Actually Killing People
The jobless recovery means massive speedups for many workers you depend on.

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Obama’s “myRA” Accounts Come Up Short for Savers
Statistics show that roughly half of all workers, predominantly low earners, have yet to set aside a single retirement dollar.

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Breaking 43 Years of Silence, the Last FBI Burglar Tells the Story of Her Years in the Underground
After the seven other burglars went public, Judi Feingold decided to come forward with the secret she thought she'd take to her grave.

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Viral Panic and the Politics of Quarantine
Our involvement in new wars prevents us from addressing the desperate demography and ecology of poor regions that see eco-illness go viral.

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Spreading Inflation Paranoia, No Matter the Cost
The ability of inflation “derp” to persist, and even flourish, in an age of disinflation remains remarkable.

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Drilling Deeper: New Report Casts Doubt on Fracking Production Numbers
Post Carbon Institute has published a report and multiple related resources calling into question the production statistics touted by promoters of “fracking.”

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Paying for Cheap Chocolate
Upgrading Halloween treats might take a bite out of child labor.

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The Role of Storytelling in Economics
The New Industrial Organization made it OK to tell stories rather than prove theorems.