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Trump and the Flawed Nature of US Democracy: An Interview With Noam Chomsky
The US political system is inherently flawed and dangerous, says Noam Chomsky.
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Give John Walker Lindh, the “American Taliban,” a Chance to Tell His Story
There's more to Lindh's story than youthful missteps. He experienced US military interrogation firsthand.
“Saviors” Believe That They Are Better Than the People They Are “Saving“
Could charity and the mission of many non-governmental organizations be related to white privilege?
It’s Time for an Uprising Against “Citizens United”
What comes next? The 28th amendment to the Constitution.
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As a Trump Administration Approaches, Cities Gear Up for Resistance
In the years to come, community bills of rights are one strategy to shelter vulnerable populations.
No Peace to Keep: The UN Is Letting Down Civilians in South Sudan
UN peacekeepers often fail because they dwell in silos, answering to different — and contradictory — masters.
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How Minnesota Public Employees Stood Up for Paid Parental Leave
“When we won the right to six weeks of paid parental leave, a new generation felt the power of the union.”
Keep Your Cash: Civil Asset Forfeiture Curtailed Under New California Law
Civil asset forfeiture has become an ongoing attack on families who can't afford to fight the government in court.
Will Obama’s Offshore Drilling Ban Be Trumped?
Republicans and oil industry trade groups are threatening to challenge the ban in court or through legislation.
Rick Perry’s Texas Giveaways
The soon-to-be US energy secretary doled out billions in grants and tax incentives for corporations while governor of Texas.