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Exporting the Tools of Repression: An Interview With Professor Michael T. Klare
Even under President Obama, we've seen a huge increase in US counterterror operations worldwide, often using advanced military capabilities like drone strikes.
Family of Slain Chilean Folk Singer Victor Jara Finally Get Their Date in US Court
With the trial now in the hands of a deliberating jury, a verdict is expected early this week.
Hindu Nationalism and the Ongoing Fight Over US History Textbooks
A number of Hindu groups with ties to the Bharatiya Janata Party have become increasingly aggressive in their efforts to influence what is taught in US schools.
Workers Walk Out for $15 at Dozens of Quebec Nursing Homes
The 3,000 workers had three days of strikes under their belts already by June 21, when they began an open-ended period of strikes.
US Bombing of Syrian Troops Would Be Illegal
Secretary of State Kerry met with dissident State Department “diplomats” to hear their call for US airstrikes on Syrian government troops.
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Is This Another Sign the Tide Is Turning on Palestinian Human Rights?
Representative Betty McCollum leads a call for the US to address grave abuses of Palestinian children.
AFRICOM Clams Up After Commander Peddles Contradictory Statements to Congress
At a time when the number of US troops in Africa are increasing, hundreds of missions have apparently been purged from the command's rolls.
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New Student Debt Scheme Turns Students Into Stock Options
Proposed by Milton Friedman in the 1970s, Mitch Daniels' “Back a Boiler” initiative is like an investment in a piece of flesh-and-blood real estate.
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How the $15 Minimum Wage Became a Reality in Seattle
The following excerpt from “The Fight for $15” details the beginning of the successful $15 minimum wage movement in Seattle.
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Five Immigration Actions Obama Should Take Before Leaving Office
Comprehensive immigration reform has failed. Something must be done.