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As Violence Consumes Dhaka, Protesters Struggle to Get Their Story Out
The ruling party is limiting internet and social media access as it unleashes rape and assault on protesters.
When Facebook Wants to See Your Papers
Mark Zuckerberg is shutting down protest pages and requiring online activists to show proof of residency.
Why GDP Alone Is an Inadequate Measure of the US’s Economic Performance
GDP captures only a very narrow slice of economic activity: goods and services.
Trump Allows GMO Crops and Harmful Pesticides in Wildlife Refuges
Trump's reversal of an Obama-era ban on GMO seeds and pesticides in refuges caters to the agricultural biotech industry.
Missouri Votes to Repeal GOP Attack on Unions
It's another sign of the newly energized labor movement in the face of right-wing attacks.
Why Is CNN Mainstreaming an Extremist Right-Wing Radio Host?
John Fredericks's radio show often features right-wing voices actively promoting violence.
Neoliberal Fascism and the Echoes of History
The nightmares that have shaped the past and await return are poised to wreak havoc on us again.
Why the Latest Attack on Single-Payer Backfired
While the moral argument for universal health care is paramount, the economic one is vital to winning the reform.
Trump Digs Himself Into Deeper Trouble — and His Voters Are Finally Noticing
Maybe it’s true that no one thing can destroy Trump. But immigration, Russia and trade are hurting him badly.
Shredding of Safety Net Blamed as Bankruptcies Soar for Older Americans
Between 2013 and 2016, three times as many Americans 65 and older filed for bankruptcy, compared to 1991.