In the wake of five losses in five contests Tuesday, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders is coming under mounting pressure from Democratic Party leaders and the … Sanders under pressure to quit from Democratic leaders and mediaRead more
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Another Indigenous Organizer with COPINH Murdered
In Honduras, another indigenous environmental activist has been murdered—less than two weeks after the assassination of famed environmental organizer Berta Cáceres. Thirty-eight-year-old Nelson García was … Another Indigenous Organizer with COPINH MurderedRead more
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Portland, Ore. to Sue Monsanto
Portland, Oregon’s city council on Wednesay voted unanimously to authorize City Attorney Tracy Reeve to sue Monsanto for contaminating water bodies within the city with … Portland, Ore. to Sue MonsantoRead more
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Human Rights Groups Call for U.S. to Declassify Records on Dictatorship
In Argentina, human rights groups have called on the United States to declassify thousands of documents related to Argentina’s military dictatorship as President Obama prepares … Human Rights Groups Call for U.S. to Declassify Records on DictatorshipRead more
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17 Students Arrested In Virginia Water Protest
Seventeen college students protesting for clean water were arrested in Richmond, Virginia on Monday, as a battle against the local utility’s waste disposal practices has … 17 Students Arrested In Virginia Water ProtestRead more
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U.S.-Based Companies Violated Arms Embargo Against Libya
United Nations investigators say dozens of companies, countries and individuals have violated an arms embargo against Libya—including at least two U.S.-based weapons companies. The U.S. … U.S.-Based Companies Violated Arms Embargo Against LibyaRead more
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Nuclear Power Station Leaking Radiation into Sea
In Florida, the Turkey Point nuclear power station appears to be leaking radiation into the waters off the coast of Miami. A recent study by … Nuclear Power Station Leaking Radiation into SeaRead more
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South Sudan Gov’t Forces Committing War Crimes
A new U.N. report accuses South Sudan’s pro-government forces of crimes against humanity and war crimes, including systematic rape of civilians. United Nations High Commissioner … South Sudan Gov’t Forces Committing War CrimesRead more
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Over Five Hundred Indigenous Women of the Amazon and Allies March for Climate Justice
In recognition of International Women’s Day, Indigenous Amazonian women leaders of seven nationalities including: Andoa, Achuar, Kichwa, Shuar, Shiwiar, Sapara and Waorani nationalities and their … Over Five Hundred Indigenous Women of the Amazon and Allies March for Climate JusticeRead more
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Want a younger brain? Stay in school — and take the stairs
Taking the stairs is normally associated with keeping your body strong and healthy. But new research shows that it improves your brain’s health too — … Want a younger brain? Stay in school — and take the stairsRead more