22Apr/16

Companies opposing Mississippi’s anti-LGBT law helped elect its proponents – Facing South


Facing South

Companies opposing Mississippi’s anti-LGBT law helped elect its proponents
Facing South
Phil Bryant (R) on April 5, the so-called “religious freedom” law allows individuals and businesses to fire and discipline employees “whose conduct or religious beliefs are inconsistent” with their own beliefs and to deny people “wedding-related

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22Apr/16

In Photos: Bangladesh’s Arsenic Crisis — ‘The Largest Mass Poisoning of a Population in History’ – VICE News


VICE News

In Photos: Bangladesh’s Arsenic Crisis — ‘The Largest Mass Poisoning of a Population in History’
VICE News
Hands of Selina Aktar, a woman in her late 30s with arsenic-related health conditions that first began appearing 20 years ago. While skin abnormalities have long been considered hallmarks of chronic arsenic exposure, the vast majority of exposed

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22Apr/16

Bummed DC isn’t a state? Here are 5 reasons local politics are still worth your time – Greater Greater Washington


Greater Greater Washington

Bummed DC isn’t a state? Here are 5 reasons local politics are still worth your time
Greater Greater Washington
The number of donors, activists, and voters in local elections (even those in large cities) is small, both in raw terms and percentage terms. Your voice, your volunteer time, and your campaign donations matter. Organize 50 people for a presidential

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