Sara Peck, a spring 2010 In These Times editorial intern, is a Northwestern University student studying journalism and political science.

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Certifying ‘Blood Chocolate’
Activists question the candy industry’s commitment to ending cocoa industry child labor.

Feature
Bred to Death
The pursuit of purebred perfection threatens some of our best friends.
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What ‘Peak Water’ Means for Mankind
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Pop Stars Battle for Sexiest, Weirdest Video; Feminists Cringe
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‘Fair Trade’ Clothing to Hit the Shelves by Fall, as U.S. Certifier Expands Scope
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Chomsky Denied Entry to West Bank; Israeli Authorities Deny Involvement
Labor
National People’s Action, Unions Stage ‘Showdown on K Street,’ Push Financial Reform

Dispatch
An Assault on Academic Freedom?
Students say an evangelical university in Chicago showed a professor the door because of his views on Palestine and the Christian right.
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Welcome to Christwire.org, Where Liberals Are Ruining the World
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Charter Schools Not Escaping Education Crisis
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Federal Lawsuit Is Least of Goldman’s Problems!!! ;)