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The Spanish Left’s Anti-Inequality Plan
Podemos party leader Pablo Iglesias had an impact on political landscape and vows to continue to fight extreme inequality.
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Florida Cracks Down on Troubled For-Profit Facility for People With Disabilities
ProPublica published an investigation last year into abuse at the facility owned by the for-profit company AdvoServ. Now, changes are being made.
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As the UK Exits, the Need for a Strong Climate Movement Remains
The Brexit will be a disaster for the climate — both physical and political — on both sides of the Atlantic.
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Mexico: State Terror, Education Reform and the Stock Exchange
The violence in Oaxaca is a result of neoliberal demands by the IMF, World Bank and OECD to place Mexican education on the speculative market.
On Women Who Oppose Hillary Clinton: A Conversation With Liza Featherstone
Author Liza Featherstone discusses the presumptive Democratic nominee's “trickle-down feminism,” arguing that Clinton's policies fail most women.
Why the Sanders “Revolution” Must Take on the Permanent War State
Even though the permanent war state seems to be at the peak of its power, at this point in time, the legitimacy of this institution is extremely tenuous.
Let’s Face It: “Capitalism With a Conscience” Is Still Capitalism
Trying to find investments in the financial industry that are truly “socially responsible” is a losing game.
Lying About Science for Politics Is Evil
Right now, 17 attorneys general here in the United States are investigating allegations that ExxonMobil misled the public about how the company's business model threatens the planet and public …
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What’s at Stake
Reviving tensions between the United States and Russia make it seem as though the Cold War might not have ended.
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The Case for Legalizing Marijuana in Puerto Rico
What must be done next to halt Puerto Rico's financial freefall?