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A New Understanding of Loyalty: An Interview With Author Sarah Schulman
When we abdicate personal accountability and accept scapegoating, we enhance the punitive power of the state.
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Donald Trump and His Cabinet of Criminals
Corruption in high places is hardly a new story in this country, yet Donald Trump seems determined to take corruption to a new level.
The Age of Great Expectations and the Great Void: History After “the End of History“
The Age of Great Expectations has ended, leaving behind an ominous void.
Beyond the Headlines: Camaraderie and Connection at Standing Rock
Here are some personal stories from a few of the many people we met at Standing Rock.
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Brutal Year Sets Back Orca Recovery
What was cause for celebration at the end of 2015 turned to cause for alarm by the fall of 2016.
Cheap Food Is a Myth
The sustainable food movement has come a long way, yet there is still some pushback around local and organic food — particularly around the cost.
Flint, Standing Rock Prove the Impact of Environmental Issues on Communities of Color
With national media undercovering these stories, it's just a matter of time before it happens to another community.
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Neoliberalism Creeps in: Nicaragua’s Slow Departure From Sandinista Ideals
The Nicaraguan government's leftist origins provide effective cover for President Ortega's neoliberal programs.
Koch Astroturf Army Cheers Union Busting in Kentucky
The effort in Kentucky follows a playbook utilized by Team Koch in Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan and West Virginia.
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The Ongoing Genocide in Myanmar
How the international community is failing to protect the Rohingya people.