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– | How to Keep Track of Our Crumbling Empire? Let’s Put Occupied Countries on Our Coins
There’s likely some international law against issuing currency for another country. But we shouldn’t let something like national sovereignty get in the way. READ MORE By Jason Mark / AlterNet |
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– | Was Atkins Right? Scientists Say Carbs — Not Fat — Are the Biggest Problem with America’s Diet
There’s a growing body of scientific evidence that until now has been treated as nutritional poison: Fat is good, carbs are bad. READ MORE By Ed Bruske / Grist.org |
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– | To the Gay Community: Now That You Can Join the Military, Please Don’t!
As we struggle to find a more civilized way to treat each other in this world, let us recognize the commonalities in the fight for gay rights and the fight to end war. READ MORE By Medea Benjamin / AlterNet |
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– | 7 Reasons Why Capitalism Can’t Recover Anytime Soon
There are important social, political and economic developments that belie the rosy predictions of politicians. READ MORE By Shamus Cooke / BuzzFlash |
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– | 11 Things You Need to Know About the Carcinogen Discovered in Drinking Water
When you see news reports about a cancer-causing chemical in drinking water everywhere you turn, you probably have a few questions. READ MORE By Rebecca Sutton / AlterNet |
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– | Police State: “Lefty” San Francisco Can Throw People in Jail For Sitting on a Sidewalk
Propelled by wealthy donors and business interests, a new sit-lie ordinance in San Francisco gives police the power to fine and arrest people for resting on the sidewalk. READ MORE By Tana Ganeva / AlterNet |
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A group of activist filmmakers combat racism and make change inside and outside Tinseltown. READ MORE
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Even during a recession, pharma is still the nation’s third most profitable sector. Here are some of the dirty tricks it employs to stay on top.READ MORE
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