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Trump Never Cared About Ending “Forever Wars.” He Just Wanted His Own War.
The assassination pushed impeachment out of the headlines and showed off some of Trump's shiny new military “toys.”
Trump Threatens Iraq With Sanctions “Like They’ve Never Seen Before”
The people of Iraq have seen devastating sanctions imposed by the U.S. before and the results were catastrophic.
College Presidents Aren’t Who We Should Consult About Free Higher Education
Given their self-interest, those with power might be the worst people to ask about transformative policies.
Naomi Klein: Climate Solutions That Neglect Inequality Are Doomed to Fail
We need to lower emissions in a way that also builds a fair economy, says author and activist Naomi Klein.
Weapons Makers See Stocks Surge as Trump Moves Closer to War With Iran
Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin and Raytheon saw their stocks surge as investors sensed the growing likelihood of war.
Iraq’s Vote to Kick Out US Troops Reflects Growing Anti-Imperialist Movement
The rising violence between the U.S. and Iran inside Iraq threatens Iraqis' dreams of a better future.
Here’s What Workers of the Global South Endure to Create Corporate Wealth
The cheaper the wages of the workers in the Global South, the greater the gross profit margins of corporations.
Humanity Can’t Recycle Its Way Out of Consumption Problems
The documentary “The Story of Plastic” points the finger at the fossil fuel industry for our plastic pollution crisis.
IRS Crackdown on Deduction Scam Is Failing. It’s Costing the Treasury Billions.
A much-abused deduction exploited by wealthy investors has generated nearly $2 billion in improper tax write-offs.
How Economists Tricked Us Into Thinking Capitalism Works
Our species has survived through caring and sharing, not competing in markets as economists claim.