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The Rise of Unregulated Drug Trials in South America The Rise of Unregulated Drug Trials in South America
US regulators are turning a blind eye to the risks of offshore clinical trials.
Sep 21, 2011 / Feature / Kelly Hearn
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The Truth About the Civil War The Truth About the Civil War
Too many Americans have fallen prey to narratives that erase the role of slavery in the war’s origins and legacy.
Sep 21, 2011 / Books & the Arts / Eric Foner
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Whispers of Jackie O Whispers of Jackie O
The former first lady speaks from beyond the grave—and shows how far we’ve come (and haven’t).
Sep 21, 2011 / Books & the Arts / Katha Pollitt
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Black President, Double Standard: Why White Liberals Are Abandoning Obama Black President, Double Standard: Why White Liberals Are Abandoning Obama
Electoral racism may be dead, but is there a more subtle form of racism at work in the white flight from Obama?
Sep 21, 2011 / Column / Melissa Harris-Perry
The House GOP TRAIN Wreck The House GOP TRAIN Wreck
House Republicans are launching a frontal assault on environmental regulations.
Sep 21, 2011 / Mark Sorkin
Opposition to Keystone XL Mounts—Along With Safety Questions Opposition to Keystone XL Mounts—Along With Safety Questions
Some members of Obama’s own party are speaking out against the pipeline project, as regulatory concerns mount.
Sep 21, 2011 / George Zornick
GOP to Obama, Fed: Don’t Improve the Economy! GOP to Obama, Fed: Don’t Improve the Economy!
Republicans would rather defeat Obama in 2012 than see the economy improve.
Sep 21, 2011 / Ari Berman
A Statement From Troy Davis A Statement From Troy Davis
Here are the words of Troy Anthony Davis, due to be executed today by the state of Georgia
Sep 21, 2011 / Dave Zirin
Will Mitt Romney Take His Push for Credibility Too Far? Will Mitt Romney Take His Push for Credibility Too Far?
The path to the Republican nomination will require Romney to promise things that are anathema to mainstream voters.
Sep 21, 2011 / Jamelle Bouie
Wall Street Occupation Continues Wall Street Occupation Continues
The #OccupyWallStreet protest continues with tense standoffs between activists and police, and a guest appearance by Roseanne Barr.
Sep 21, 2011 / Allison Kilkenny