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Girding for Confrontation: The Pentagon’s Provocative Encirclement of China
The US military is already setting the stage for an eventual confrontation with China.
Conservatives’ Anti-Immigration Fervor Is Political: They Think Keeping the US White Will Save Them
For right-wing commentators like Ann Coulter and her ilk, it’s no secret: They fear more Latino voters.
Millions Lack Basic Necessities, but the Senate Just Passed a $716 Billion Bill for Endless War and Empire
Democrats and Republicans decided to join hands once more late Monday.
I Visited the Rohingya Camps in Burma and Here Is What I Saw
Cresa Pugh describes her two-month visit.
Forced Labor Remains Common in Tea and Cocoa Industries, Despite Certification Programs
This isn’t the first time certification programs have been called to task for failing to protect workers.
Believing We Have a Functional EPA Is Worse Than Having a Non-Functional EPA
EPA defenders mistakenly believe that it works on behalf of public health and safety.
How Patriot Prayer Is Building a Violent Far-Right Movement in Portland
They are recruiting mainstream conservatives by talking faith, family and tradition.
North Korea Agreed to Denuclearize, but When Will the US?
Only global denuclearization can eliminate the unimaginable threat of nuclear war.
White House Vows New Nominee Will Continue to Gut Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Critics say the Senate should immediately hold hearings to reject the nomination.
Missing in Action: The Poor and Their Stories in Mainstream Media
Americans who barely made it through the recent recession now find themselves in worsening conditions.