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U.S. Government Is Paying to Undermine Internet Security – Not to Fix It
One lesson of the Heartbleed bug is that the U.S. needs to stop running Internet security like a Wikipedia volunteer project.
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Waging War on Corruption, Common Man's Party Rises In India
Corruption rules in India – and as the world’s largest democracy goes to the polls this month, the Common Man’s Party has emerged as a new hope promising a corruption-free future.
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Don't Outlaw Living in Cars – Unless You're Giving Out Houses
Depriving the homeless of their last shelter is Silicon Valley at its worst – especially when rich cities aren't doing anything to end homelessness.
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Why Is Oklahoma Taxing People Who Install Their Own Solar Panels?
Energy customers in Oklahoma will be charged a monthly fee for the right to produce renewable energy from solar or wind power on their own properties.
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The Heir, the Judge and the Homeless Mom: America's Prison Bias For the 1%
I hate to shatter anyone's illusions, but inequality defines our criminal justice system just as it defines our society.
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Hidden History: What Nazi-Tied Roots to U.S. International Media Reveals About Ukraine Crisis
A new Cold War has arisen between Russia and the U.S. over the future of Ukraine.
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Emerging Artivists In Kenya Demand Economic Justice
Increasing numbers of activists here use art to protest the way their country is being turned into a tax haven for multinational corporations.
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Victory in Vermont Pushes Monsanto and Big Foods on the GMO Defensive
The Vermont Senate passed a bill to require labeling on all GMO foods sold in the state – signaling a wave of nationwide victories against the Gene Giants may be underway.
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Why U.S. Fracking Companies are Licking Their Lips Over Ukraine
From climate change to Crimea, the natural gas industry is supreme at exploiting crisis for private gain.
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New Europe-Wide Project Uses Decentralized Tools for Democratic Empowerment
D-CENT is creating privacy-aware tools and a social networking platform for large-scale economic empowerment, citizen collaboration and participatory decision-making.
