In a major victory for womens health, the Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that isolated human genes may not be patented. The case concerned the … Company owns a piece of your bodyRead more
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Fighting for Bangladesh Labor
His tiny office was lost among the hulking garment factories that churn out cargo pants or polo shirts for brands like Gap or Tommy Hilfiger, … Fighting for Bangladesh LaborRead 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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Sheldon Adelson
An investigation by the University of California, ProPublica and PBS FRONTLINE found Adelson may have violated the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act when he instructed a … Sheldon AdelsonRead more
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How Monsanto Outfoxed the Obama Administration
Last November, the U.S. Department of Justice quietly closed a three-year antitrust investigation into Monsanto, the biotech giant whose genetic traits are embedded in over … How Monsanto Outfoxed the Obama AdministrationRead more
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After Ruining America, the Era of Giant Chain Stores Is Over
Global currency wars (competitive devaluations) are about to destroy trade relationships. Say goodbye to the 12,000 mile supply chain from Guangzhou to Hackensack. Say goodbye … After Ruining America, the Era of Giant Chain Stores Is OverRead more
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Monsanto’s Man in Washington
As I reported a couple of weeks ago, a recent Senate bill came with a nice bonus for the genetically modified seed industry: a rider, … Monsanto’s Man in WashingtonRead more
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‘Monsanto Protection Act’ adopted in the US
Imagine a democratic government adopting a legislation that would instruct its own Agriculture Department “to ignore any judicial rulings that block the planting of crops … ‘Monsanto Protection Act’ adopted in the USRead more
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Behind the Brands
Many Americans wake up to a bowl of Kellogg’s Corn Flakes and a glass of Tropicana orange juice, but few know the true story behind … Behind the BrandsRead more
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The Dark-Money ATM
Working out of an nondescript brick rowhouse in suburban Virginia, a little-known organization named Donors Trust, staffed by five employees, has steered hundreds of millions … The Dark-Money ATMRead more