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Net Neutrality is Under Attack, And You Need to Take Note

The newly-appointed chairman of the FCC released about a dozen actions in the last week that could put net neutrality at risk. Net neutrality applies to both fixed and mobile broadband service, made possible by a federal court ruling that classifies internet service as a utility.

February 7, 2017
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Submitted by: Love Knowledge
Category: Media

One Small Change Could Immensely Reduce Run-Off Pollution

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This is the secret to making pesticides stick to leaves.

February 7, 2017
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Submitted by: Love Knowledge
Category: Environment

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Air and Water Quality

Type: Video

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The Fight Over Email Privacy Moves to the Senate

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The House passed the Email Privacy Act (H.R. 387) yesterday, bringing us one step closer to requiring a warrant before law enforcement can access private communications and documents stored online

February 7, 2017
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Submitted by: Love Knowledge
Category: Justice

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Human Rights

Right-Wing Extremism and Canadian National Security Policy Both Embrace the Image of the 'Muslim Threat'

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Describing the Quebec mosque shooting as 'senseless' avoids the connection between extremist violence against Muslims and draconian national security policy, says Azeezah Kanji.

February 7, 2017
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Submitted by: Love Knowledge
Category: Politics

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US Public Is Waking Up To Islamophobia, But Will the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals Follow?

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Dr. Maha Hilal says that Trump's Muslim ban is another attempt to criminalize followers of Islam and justify further violence against Middle Eastern nations.

February 7, 2017
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Submitted by: Love Knowledge
Category: Justice

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Opponent of Public Schools Now Leads Federal Education Policy

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Karen Dolan of the Institute for Policy Studies says Betsy Devos is likely to seek the rollback of protections for children in public schools and pursue pro-charter policy without adequate accountability standards.

February 8, 2017
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Submitted by: Love Knowledge
Category: Politics

Type: Video

Army Approves Final Permit for Dakota Access Pipeline Without Assessing Environmental Impact

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Nick Tilson of the Indigenous People's Power Project says the decision reflects the long history of the U.S. government ignoring treaties and environmental protections.

February 8, 2017
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Submitted by: Love Knowledge
Category: Environment

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Greece's Creditors Demand New Austerity Measures As Condition for Next Bailout

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By focusing on serving an unsustainable debt rather than addressing high unemployment, Syriza has set the stage for a right-wing victory in future elections, says former parliamentarian Costas Lapavitsas.

February 8, 2017
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Submitted by: Love Knowledge
Category: Politics

Type: Video

Emmett Till in Israel: How False Allegations of Rape Are Used to Lynch African Refugees and Palestinians

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Top officials implicated in sex crime scandals occupy top positions within Israeli state, says journalist David Sheen.

February 8, 2017
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Submitted by: Love Knowledge
Category: Politics

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Israel Announces Expansion of West Bank Colonization Amid Rise in Corruption Scandals

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Political economist Shir Hever says the consequences of recent legislation will lead to a deterioration in foreign relations and deliver a major blow to the nation's culture industry.

February 8, 2017
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Submitted by: Love Knowledge
Category: Politics

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Corruption

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