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McDonald’s risking kids’ health, say opponents
May 19, 2011Critic's say McDonald's has trotted out a range of public relations and sales gimmicks aimed at "nutria-washing" its image to bolster its profits.
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What Google and Facebook are hiding
May 19, 2011When does Google stop being a helping hand and start turning into "Big Brother"?
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Massey coal responsible for 29 miner deaths says independent report
May 19, 2011"The company broke faith with its workers by frequently and knowingly violating the law and blatantly disregarding known safety practices."
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Navy to name ship honoring Cesar Chavez
May 18, 2011The U.S. Navy is expected to name a new military cargo ship after labor leader and civil rights activist Cesar Chavez this week in San Diego, California. But the news has sparked controversy from both those...
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Three strikes and a life sentence for selling pot?
May 18, 2011Cornell Hood is no pioneer of the legalization movement or political activist, but is a life sentence really appropriate?
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