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How gamers are one-upping nature

Luyi Cheng - Massive Science

Building elaborate structures from scratch is difficult for computers, but in the hands of a gamer...

President Donald Trump (SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)

Trump's chaos targets rule of law

Bob Hennelly

Democrats are finally moving against Trump. But in three years he's done a lot to render our government useless

Coal miners from Blackjewel coal company pass time chatting on the railroad tracks that lead to one of the company's mines on August 08, 2019 near Cumberland, Kentucky. The miners unexpectedly found themselves unemployed when Blackjewel declared bankruptcy and shut down their mine. Just as unexpected was the discovery that their final paychecks had bounced. When a few of the miners learned the company was shipping out a final load of coal by rail they decided to blockade the tracks to prevent the shipment from leaving the mine until they were paid their wages.  The blockade, which is in its 11th day, has received a local and national outpouring of support. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)

"Direct action getting results"

Jessica Corbett - Common Dreams

When workers stand together, fight back, and demand an end to corporate greed — they win," said Sen. Bernie Sanders

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An income tax to correct inequality?

Cody Cain

A market-based solution to inequality: A punitive tax on the wealthy that goes away when inequality is reduced

Hong Kong supporters protest outside Staples Center ahead of the Lakers vs Clippers NBA season opener in Los Angeles on October 22, 2019. - Activists handed out free T-shirts displaying support for the Hong Kong protests after an NBA fan in Northern California raised enough money to pay for more than 10,000 shirts, according to the organizer who goes by the pseudonym "Sun Lared" as LeBron James of the Lakers suffers the brunt of people's anger after comments he made in response to the tweet from Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey in support of Hong Kong protesters, and drawing the ire of the Chinese Communist Pary. (Photo by Frederic J. BROWN / AFP) (Photo by FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images) (Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images)

Blayne Haggart, Vinu Selvaratnam

US President Donald Trump speaks as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky looks on during a meeting in New York on September 25, 2019, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP)        (Photo credit should read SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images) (Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images)

The history of US investment in Ukraine

Matthew Pauly - The Conversation

Multiple American presidents have viewed US support of Ukraine's democracy as critical to the national interest

A Cal Fire firefighter monitors the Kincaide Fire as it burns a hillside on October 24, 2019 in Geyserville, California. Fueled by high winds, the Kincaide Fire has burned over 7,000 acres in a matter of hours and has prompted evacuations in the Geyserville area. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images))

Max Moritz, Faith Kearns

Wedding in prison (Getty Images/Salon)

My wedding day, inside a prison

Keeonna Harris

The prison has been the third person in my relationship for years, and now it’s the third person in my marriage

U.S. soldiers from 1-8, 3rd Brigade, of the 4th Infantry Division search a store in the industrial section of Samarra, 17 December, 2003. A major operation named Operation Ivy Blizzard began early Wednesday morning which targeted a large number of wanted men and suspected weapons caches (STEFAN ZAKLIN/AFP via Getty Images)

In Iraq, right after the 2003 invasion

Frank Gregory Ford, Eleanor Cooney

Word got out fast that the police station in Samarra was the place to go if you wanted to talk to the Americans

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Goodbye, DARE

Mike Ludwig - Truthout

Arming students with facts empowers them to educate people around them, whether they choose to use drugs or not.

Spooky Spider Cake (Courtesy Meghan McGarry)

Impress Halloween guests with this cake

Joseph Neese

Everyone will think you went to pastry school once you finish decorating this pastry accessible to all skill levels

Beat Falafel (Skyhorse Publishing)

Have you tasted beet falafels yet?

Hannah Pemberton - Buddha Bowls

Make twice as many falafels and store them in the fridge to spice up salads and sandwiches at a moment’s notice

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Science has a garbage problem

Simone Eizagirre - Massive Science

Research institutions need to reflect on their attitudes toward plastic waste and make sustainability a priority

Still from BoJack Horseman (Netflix)

"BoJack" halfway down the homestretch

Melanie McFarland

As Netflix's animated hit kicks off its final season, it asks if bad men (and horses) can be redeemed

GREAT YARMOUTH, ENGLAND - JULY 19: The sun starts to rise behind Britain's largest offshore wind farm off the Great Yarmouth coastline on July 19, 2006 in Norfolk, England. The 30 turbines cost GBP75million and can generate enough power for 41,000 homes are seen by supporters as a clean and green way to generate electricity and a way of cutting down on harmful green house gas emmissions. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) (Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

"A breath of fresh air"

Eoin Higgins - Common Dreams

"Let's get going!"

A layer of pollution can be seen hovering over Los Angeles, California (Getty/Frederic J. Brown)

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a "Keep America Great" Campaign Rally at American Airlines Center on October 17, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. (Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Why Trump will (probably) win again

Anis Shivani

Trump is accelerating American empire toward its doom. Democrats can't stop the historical wheel from turning

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 31:  Revelers make their way along Sixth Avenue during the 43rd annual Village Halloween Parade, October 31, 2016 in New York City. Thousands of people are expected to attend as the parade travels up Sixth Avenue through the West Village. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

America’s most dangerous holiday?

W. Scott Poole - The Conversation

In the early 1970s, rumors about poisoned candy on Halloween led to mass paranoia

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Not all candy is candy—for tax purposes

Hayes Holderness - The Conversation

Sales taxes can affect taxpayers, retailers and states in unexpected ways

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From unicorn darling to cautionary tale

Greg Putnam - The Conversation

WeWork wanted to be a lot more than a shared workspace

David Lynch (Getty/Frederick M. Brown)

David Lynch’s vision of modern America

Billy J. Stratton - The Conversation

The famous director is receiving an honorary Oscar, and the timing couldn't be more appropriate.

Still from Jojo Rabbit (Fox Searchlight)

Jojo Rabbit: That "Heil Hitler" scene

Hanh Nguyen

Producer Carthew Neal on Taika Waititi playing the dumb yet dangerous Führer and casting the ultimate Hitler Youth

Around 125 anti-fracking activists demonstrated at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus on January 10, 2012. (ProgressOhio/Flickr)

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Residents say no to mosquito spraying

Michael Schulson - Undark

When states use pesticides to slow the spread of insect-borne diseases, should households be allowed to opt out?

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