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Olympic Tensions Offer a Window Into Lebanese History
The Lebanese athletes' refusal to share a bus with Israelis in Rio should be judged in its historical context.
“I Am a Revolutionary and an Optimistic,” Says Former Black Panther
Attica, over time, became one of the main destinations for activists linked to the Black Panthers and other revolutionary organizations.
We Must Stop Consuming Blk (Black) Death
There is no such thing as “good policing” when the “bad police” aren't being held accountable to the people.
When Defense Lawyers Become Prosecutors
Within our current criminal legal system, prosecutors are all-powerful and public defenders, often complicit.
New Subsidy Loophole Will Boost Profits for Unsustainable Corn Biofuel Industry
Corn refinery profits will increase, but this does nothing to combat climate change or promote energy independence.
Ecuador Foreign Minister: $3 Billion in Tax Havens Could Fund Earthquake Reconstruction
Ecuador's President recently announced a national referendum that would bar any politician from having assets in tax havens.
Corporate Sponsorships of Olympics Make Political Investments Look Like a Very Good Deal
If you thought there was a lot of corporate money in politics, you haven't seen the cash that sponsors the US Olympic games.
GOP “Never Trumpers” Get Their Spoiler Candidate: An Ex-Goldman Banker and Former CIA Spook
Evan McMullin has emerged as an eleventh-hour Republican challenger to Donald Trump.
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Beyond Trump: Why We Need to Take Our Eyes Off the Show
The real threat to US democracy is the cult of personality in our political campaigns that got Trump the nomination.
When Systems Crumble: Looking Beyond Global Capitalism
Is the employee-employer relationship of capitalism crumbling, just like feudalism did before?