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Unnatural Disaster
How policy decisions doomed New Orleans
Joel Bleifuss and Brian Cook

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Official Bigotry
In Florida, both anti-gay political rhetoric and hate crimes are on the rise
Andrew Stelzer

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Radioactive Wounds of War
Tests on returning troops suggest serious health consequences of depleted uranium use in Iraq
Dave Lindorff

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New Fair Trade Model Needed
Sweeping changes in the export of textiles have forced a difficult reappraisal among U.S. sweatshop monitors: How best to help workers in a relentless industry?
Mischa Gaus

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A Different Duty
Lisa Sousa

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Get Used to It
China's bid to take over Unocal is just the start of its plans for acquisitions
Jehangir Pocha
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Split Decision on File-Sharing
Grokster may be a goner, but swapping is here to stay
Mike Godwin
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Network Neutrality Now
As "open access" dies, a new battle begins
Jeff Chester and Gary O. Larson
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Freedom of Repression
New ruling will allow censorship of campus publications
John K. Wilson

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Journalists, not Activists
Liane Casten

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The Cannabis War
Supreme Court decides one battle, but activists vow to fight on
Steven Wishnia

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Arrest the Messenger
The government of Niger imprisons anti-slavery activist Ilguilas Weila
Erin Mosely

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Revolution in Bolivia
The government's failure to nationalize its natural gas industry has led to an explosive situation
Ryan Grim

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The Childrens Crusade
Military programs move into middle schools to fish for future soldiers
Jennifer Wedekind

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The Real Memogate
Solomon Hughes

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Before Sunset
A broad coalition is pushing Congress to rein in the Patriot Act
Dave Lindorff

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The Gossip
Emily Udell

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Free Speech in Action
The media reform conference offered differences of opinion but a singular resolve
Jessica Clark

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Light and Solidarity
Erin Mosely

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Animosity in the East
Tensions flare between China and Japan
Jehangir Pocha

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The Cruelest Cuts
As Congress haggles over food stamp cuts, soup kitchens fear longer lines
Mark Winne

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GMs Healthcare Double Standard
Bad ideology trumps good business
Dave Lindorff

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Media for the People
Aaron Sarver

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IMF on the Ropes in Brazil
Brazil's decision to cut some ties with the Fund is indicative of changing times in Latin America
Kenneth Rapoza
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