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Exporting Torture: Former Chicago Police Detective Tied to Brutality at Guantanamo
A former Guantanamo interrogator was also a Chicago police officer.
Climate Deniers Exposed: Top Scientist Got Funding From ExxonMobil, Koch Brothers, Big Coal
One of the top scientists involved in denying climate change has failed to disclose his extensive funding from the fossil fuel industry.
Who Is Bankrolling the Islamic State? Private Donors in Gulf Oil States Cited as Key to ISIS Success
Patrick Cockburn, Middle East correspondent for The Independent, comments on recent events involving ISIS.
Could a Former Activist Unseat Mayor 1%? Rahm Emanuel Faces Chicago Runoff Despite Vast Outspending
Chicago's mayoral race is heading to a runoff election after incumbent Rahm Emanuel failed to win 50 percent of the vote.
Bike Party
A gaggle of Green Ninjas show how they feel about saving the world by riding in a bike party around San Jose, California.
Revolt at “Ritmo”: Dire Conditions in For-Profit Texas Immigration Jail Spark Prisoner Uprising
In Texas, up to 2,000 immigrant prisoners in Raymondville staged a two-day uprising.
As Netanyahu Tries to Stop US-Iran Deal, Leaked Cables Show Israeli Spies Reject His Nuke Claims
Mossad contradicted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's dire warnings about Iran's ability to produce a nuclear bomb.
Preparing for the Elder Boom: Ai-jen Poo on Workforce Demands and Living a Better Life
How can we live well as we age in the 21st century?
“Mayor 1%” Rahm Emanuel of Chicago Faces Progressive Challenge in Heated Bid for Re-election
Emanuel is struggling to keep his seat.
From Selma to Snowden, Oscar Speeches Invoke Activism and Calls for Social Justice
Calls for social justice were strong.