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They’re Not Lovin’ It: McDonald’s Snubs Jewish Settlers

McDonald’s has refused to open a branch in the Israeli West Bank settlement of Ariel, sparking anger and cries for a boycott of the franchise.

Jo Erickson
بواسطة Jo Erickson

The Israeli occupation of the West Bank suffered a huge setback this week, with the unlikely champion of fast-food chain McDonald’s highlighting the issue of the occupied territory. McDonald’s has refused to open a branch in the Israeli West Bank settlement of Ariel, sparking anger and cries for a boycott of the franchise. McDonald’s said the

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Was The Voting Rights Act An Effective Way To Fight Discrimination?

Following the Supreme Court’s ruling against the 1965 civil rights law, the real question is whether the Voting Rights Act ever did what it was supposed to.

John Nordin
بواسطة John Nordin

The significant decision by the U.S. Supreme Court on same-sex marriage rights has already overshadowed their equally significant decision on the Voting Rights Act, but before that case vanishes from our awareness, it’s worth a deeper look. Reactions to the Voting Rights decision -- which struck down parts of the landmark 1965 bill -- were

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Officials Investigating Texas Chemical Plant Explosion Find Lax Regulations

A federal agency investigating an explosion at a fertilizer plant reported outdated rules that are far weaker than those of other countries.

Associated Press
بواسطة Associated Press

HOUSTON — A federal agency investigating a deadly explosion at a Texas fertilizer plant told a Senate committee Thursday that regulation of the dangerous chemicals used in the industry fall under a "patchwork" of standards that are decades old and are far weaker than rules used by other countries. The U.S Chemical Safety Board is the first

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Snowden Stuck In Limbo?

Hiding inside Moscow’s Sheremetyevo airport since having arrived from Hong Kong, Snowden appears to be fast approaching the limit of his transit visa.

Global Post
بواسطة Global Post

As the international mystery surrounding NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden entered its fourth day on Wednesday, speculation focused on how long the former CIA contractor will remain in Russia. Hiding inside Moscow’s Sheremetyevo airport since having arrived from Hong Kong on Sunday, Snowden appears to be fast approaching the limit of his Russian

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Police In Colorado Destroy Evidence In 48 Sexual Assault Cases

Failure by Aurora, Colo., police officers to properly follow protocol has resulted in the destruction of evidence in at least 48 sexual assault cases

Katie Rucke
بواسطة Katie Rucke

Failure by Aurora, Colo., police officers to properly follow protocol has resulted in the destruction of evidence in at least 48 sexual assault cases, the Denver Post reports. Officials are continuing their investigation to see if any other cases have resulted in contaminated evidence. According to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network,

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Key Test Looms For California Measure To Hold Wal-Mart Accountable

The proposal would require Wal-Mart and other large companies to pay a living wage and provide health benefits for full-time employees.

Martin Michaels
بواسطة Martin Michaels
About 100 demonstrators march down a highway as union organizers, clergy, students and others demonstrate at a Walmart distribution center in Fontana, Calif., Thursday, April 14, 2009. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)

With a vote expected this week, lawmakers in the California State Assembly face a key test of their proposal requiring Wal-Mart and other large companies to pay a living wage and provide health benefits for full-time employees. If the proposal passes, it would fine employers $6,000 for each employee requiring assistance from taxpayer-funded

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