On AlterNet: target

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"The Whole System Relies on These Arrests": The NYPD's Racist Marijuana Arrest Crusade And Its National Implications

Alexander Zaitchik, American Independent News Network. May 15, 2012.

New York’s marijuana arrests, says a growing chorus of critics, are a prime example of how the nation’s drug laws disproportionately impact black and Latino communities.

No Dirty Gold: This Valentine's Day, Say No to Gold That's Mined at the Expense of the Environment and Workers

Payal Sampat, Scott Cardiff, AlterNet. February 11, 2011.

Communities affected by mining deserve meaningful changes that improve real conditions on the ground.

Can They Do That? How You Get Screwed at Work

Liliana Segura, AlterNet. January 11, 2010.

A new book shows the power corporations wield over their employees has gone too far. It's time to take action.

Retailers Dump Offensive "Illegal Alien" Halloween Costume; Meanwhile Fox Calls It "Fantastic"

Amanda Terkel, ThinkProgress. October 19, 2009.

The costume includes an orange prison jumpsuit with the words "Illegal Alien," a fake "Green Card," and an alien mask

The Tragic Arkansas Shooting and Conservative Hate Speech

Steven D., Booman Tribune. August 14, 2008.

Conservatives have long called for the heads of prominent liberals. Looks like they got their wish.

How to Tell Greenwashing from Real Corporate Responsibility

Javier Sierra, Sierra Club. March 7, 2008.

A look at corporations like Exxon, Chevron, Target, Google and others.

Sexist Target Ad Puts Bullseye Between Woman's Legs

Lucinda Marshall, Feminist Peace Network. January 25, 2008.

I don't think targeting women with their legs spread wide on a bullseye, even if it happens to be your corporate symbol is a good marketing strategy.

Wal-Mart and Target Spy on Their Employees

Barbara Ehrenreich, AlterNet. April 6, 2007.

With Target and Wal-Mart acting as though they are entitled to spy on, stalk and imprison their own employees, we are on the road to a full-scale workplace dictatorship.

The 'Poison Plastic' Retailers Won't Talk About

Lois Gibbs, AlterNet. October 11, 2006.

PVC plastic (commonly used in toys, shower curtains, bags, shoes and more) has been linked to cancer and birth defects -- so why won't big-box stores like Target stop selling it?