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It's been 10 years since Trump's laughable charade over Barack Obama’s birth certificate, and the media still hasn't learned how to cover the presidential hopeful.

In the midst of the Depression, Conroy helped encourage a new generation of working-class writers.

When organizers announced their plans for an open swim in the Chicago River in September, residents across the city raised their eyebrows. The days when the river was a dumping

When organizers announced their plans for an open swim in the Chicago River in September, residents across the city raised their eyebrows. The days when the river was a dumping ground for the largest slaughterhouse in the world are long past. And, sewage that once flowed directly into the river is now funneled through wastewater treatment plants first. But when powerful storms hit the city, ...

Laws that make undercover journalistic investigations of animal agriculture operations illegal violate the First Amendment, right? Not so clear, laments WatchDog Opinion, which points out that while the Supreme Court appeared to have struck down such laws just last year, it may now revisit the issue. Why it should matter not just to environmental reporters but to all

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Charles Darrow popularized Monopoly in 1933, but its origins lie with Lizzie Magies The Landlords Game in 1904. Magies game aimed to teach economic concepts. Despite initial obscurity, Monopolys success overshadowed Magies role until the 1970s, when her contributions resurfaced during a legal battle.

From lobbying for meat laws to setting new standards, explore how Michigan's hot dog reputation was shaped by a dedicated activist.

Fast Food Nation author Eric Schlosser says mergers and acquisitions have created food oligopolies that are inefficient, barely regulated and sometimes dangerous. His new documentary is Food, Inc. 2.

Fast Food Nation author Eric Schlosser says mergers and acquisitions have created food oligopolies that are inefficient, barely regulated and sometimes dangerous. His new documentary is Food, Inc. 2.