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June 23, 2015

7 reasons you should throw your chicken dinner in the garbage

Processed poultry contains antibiotic-resistant strains of salmonella, e. coli and arsenic -- and that's the start






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Published on June 23, 2015 00:12

June 22, 2015

What we can’t afford to forget about Rachel Dolezal: A master class in white victimology

As Rachel Dolezal's story recedes into the background, we must remember its most important lessons






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Published on June 22, 2015 16:27

A tale of two tweets: Conservatives try to punk Salon, end up getting pantsed by reality

Right-wingers thought they were being so clever by juxtaposing these two tweets. They weren't






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Published on June 22, 2015 16:12

Jon Stewart doesn’t give a damn anymore: Why the “Daily Show” host has never been more watchable

As his 17-year run ends, Stewart Unbound has no fear of alienating prospective guests: "F--k it, I'm outta here"






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Published on June 22, 2015 16:12

Dear white allies after Charleston: Please understand this about your privilege

White America, it's time we talk. In the days after Charleston, here's the way we're talking about race in America






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Published on June 22, 2015 16:12

Ana Sofia Peláez: “Food is a way of telling our history”

The famed Cuban food writer reflects on food, family and the Cuban table as our Trust Me On This series returns






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Published on June 22, 2015 16:12

The Jam’s Paul Weller on the music industry today: “I can’t think of any other job or art form where people don’t get paid for what they do”

Salon talks to the Modfather about politics, inequality, his time with the Jam and his new album






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Published on June 22, 2015 16:12

“A master of triangulation” or a bold leader? Twitter divided after Nikki Haley backs removal of Confederate flag

While some commentators applaud South Carolina governor's Confederate flag decision, skeptics abound






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Published on June 22, 2015 15:10

Jon Stewart made Megyn Kelly cry: 6 fascinating takeaways from the Fox News star’s new in-depth interview

The conservative network's primetime personality sounds off on Stewart, the Duggars, and 2016






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Published on June 22, 2015 14:08

June 21, 2015

Robert Reich: Mass incarceration is ruining us — and shackling the economy

The former secretary of labor on our prison industrial complex and the need for smarter sentencing laws






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Published on June 21, 2015 13:06