A shocking new study by the American Civil Liberties Union has found that more than 3,200 people nationwide are serving life terms without parole for … How this different from Nazi GermanyRead more
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International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
First proclaimed by the United Nations 20 years ago, the day focuses on indigenous people’s alliances, honoring treaties and respecting cultures. Events in New York … International Day of the World’s Indigenous PeoplesRead more
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Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere,” wrote Martin Luther King Jr. from a Birmingham jail on April 16, 1963. “We are caught in … Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhereRead more
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How Austerity Kills
EARLY last month, a triple suicide was reported in the seaside town of Civitanova Marche, Italy. A married couple, Anna Maria Sopranzi, 68, and Romeo … How Austerity KillsRead more
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Second-largest garment exporter in the world
The death toll in Bangladesh has topped 200 after an eight-story garment factory building collapsed with thousands of workers inside. More than 1,000 people were … Second-largest garment exporter in the worldRead more
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An eco terrorist
In recent years, activists and investigators have gone undercover to reveal shocking cases of animal cruelty at some of the nations largest plants and farms. … An eco terroristRead more
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Those who think of themselves as victims eventually become the victimizers of others
Father Michael Lapsley is a former South African anti-apartheid activist who has turned his personal tragedy into a clarion call for peace and forgiveness. In … Those who think of themselves as victims eventually become the victimizers of othersRead more
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ExxonMobil Tar Sands Oil Pipeline Ruptures
ExxonMobil continues cleanup efforts after a ruptured pipeline sprayed thousands of barrels of crude oil across a central Arkansas subdivision, forcing nearly two dozen homes … ExxonMobil Tar Sands Oil Pipeline RupturesRead more
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50,000 Say NO to KXL
The organisers had hoped for the largest climate rally in history, but even they were amazed at how many people turned up. At one stage … 50,000 Say NO to KXLRead more
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Nurses Say No to KXL
Citing serious adverse health concerns about the pipeline, National Nurses United (NNU) announced it was joining with environmentalists and other trade unions in opposing the … Nurses Say No to KXLRead more