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American decline in perspective, part two.

A new biography shortchanges the poetic achievement of William Carlos Williams.

US regulators are turning a blind eye to the risks of offshore clinical trials.

When it comes to subjecting resource-rich, developing countries to American military power, President Obama is in the process of outdoing his predecessor.

If we value the planet, we are going to have to get cruel and blunt about defending its beautiful geography from the fossil fuel industry. 

As Brazil's economy surges, hate crimes against gay, lesbian and transgender people surge as well.

Whatever the outcome of the protests, uprisings and rebellions now sweeping the Middle East, one thing is guaranteed: the world of oil will be permanently transformed.

Could the introduction of genetically modified genes into Mexico's landrace corns lead to their extinction?

The Pentagon has a new Monroe Doctrine.

ACROSS

 8 Said to be a dangerous thing, but is a small tilt right inside. (1,6,8)