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TransCanada Sues U.S. over Keystone XL Pipeline Rejection, Seeking $15 Billion In Damages
TransCanada's lawsuit calls rejection of its permit to build the pipeline unconstitutional and seeks unprecedented damages under NAFTA.
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Oregon County Becomes Latest "GE-Free Zone" In Victory for Organics
Jackson County is the eighth county in the U.S. to create an ordinance prohibiting the cultivation of genetically engineered crops – and efforts are springing up to pass similar measures in other places.
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Income Inequality Is a Health Hazard – Even for the Rich
A public health researcher explains why life expectancy in the United States is falling – and it has to do with income inequality rising.
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Our Food Future: 16 Most Exciting Stories for 2016
From food safety law to a heightened focus on food waste, here are this year's most exciting food trends to watch for.
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The Sickness In The Left: Are Student Progressives the Real Authoritarians?
From the rise in “microaggressions” to banning speakers and speech for perceived insensitivity to identity, so-called progressive student groups are increasingly cutting off free expression and open debate.
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Teacher and Occupy Activist Wins His Job Back – With New Goal to Change Union
After $1 million legal battle, David Suker, who was fired in 2012 for disciplinary charges he said stemmed from his role as an Occupy Wall Street protester, was reinstated and awarded 3 years back pay.
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Anti-Refugee Activism On the Rise In Germany As Far Right Violence Looms
After welcoming more than a million refugees last year, Germany is facing a xenophobic backlash — and incendiary language often inspires demonstrators to put their thoughts into actions.
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The Burden Of Medical Debt: 1 In 5 Insured Americans Still Struggle To Pay Their Bills
The number of people with health insurance continues to grow in the U.S. – though many grappling with the complex system are cutting back on household expenses, working more hours and depleting their savings to pay for healthcare.
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The New Year Brings Minimum Wage Hikes for Americans in 14 States
As the United States marks more than six years without an increase in the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour, 14 states and several cities are moving forward with their own increases.
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Why We Need Debtors’ Unions, Part III
To build collective power we must work towards understanding Wall Street’s role in mass indebtedness – that is to say, we must politicize the bond market.
