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Reproductive clinic law could impact organizers, workers rights

January 21, 2014 By Press Associates And David Sobelsohn

The case involves whether the 35-foot limit violates the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and its free speech guarantees.

South Africa hits “genocidal” plan of pharmaceutical industry

January 21, 2014 By Emile Schepers

South Africa is working to create its own generic pharmaceuticals industry. Its success depends on being able to be independent of big pharma companies.

“We3”: Pro-animal comic book turns 10

January 21, 2014 By Jon Hochschartner

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the publication of We3, a masterful comic book miniseries that considers human exploitation of animals.

W. Va. spill occurred after repeated lack of oversight

January 14, 2014 By Blake Skylar

This month is a bitter anniversary for Charleston: Three years ago, experts with the U.S. Chemical Safety Board urged the state to create a new program to prevent toxic chemical spills

West Virginia chemical spill: a predictable water crisis

January 13, 2014 By Angie Rosser

Since the passage of the Clean Water Act in 1972, industry has worked diligently to weaken the law's enforcement and oversight.