AMY GOODMAN: We begin today’s show looking at an explosive new investigation that exposes widespread unsafe conditions in many Indian and Chinese factories that manufacture … Fraud in Generic Drug Industry Threaten Patients’ HealthRead more
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Value gap destroys our character
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Ready to wait for Equal Rights Amendment
“Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex.” Those … Ready to wait for Equal Rights AmendmentRead more
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Black Mama’s Bail Out Day
It’s Mother’s Day this weekend. Racial justice groups around the country are bailing out black women out of jail so they can spend the holiday … Black Mama’s Bail Out DayRead more
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The Liberal Embrace of War
The United States has just suspended flights to Venezuela. Per the New York Times: CARACAS — The United States banned all air transport with Venezuela … The Liberal Embrace of WarRead more
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We Have No Reason to Trust the Police
The family of Sandra Bland is calling for authorities to reopen its investigation into her death. The 28-year-old African-American woman died in a Texas jail … We Have No Reason to Trust the PoliceRead more
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Has Freedom of the Press Become an Illusion?
“How can you have a free press if you don’t have free sources?” asks Edward Wasserman, dean of the Graduate School of Journalism at the … Has Freedom of the Press Become an Illusion?Read more
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U.S. Refused to Join the Major Step To Curb Plastic Pollution
Nearly every country in the world, but not the United States, took a historic step to curb plastic waste last week when more than 180 … U.S. Refused to Join the Major Step To Curb Plastic PollutionRead more
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Integrity Forged in Cages
Chris Hedges gave this talk to 27 graduating students who were formerly incarcerated—several of whom he taught in prison—and their families at Rutgers University on … Integrity Forged in CagesRead more