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The Time for Silence Is Over: Grasping the Reality of Nonviolence
When it comes to understanding nonviolence, its principles and strategic dynamics, our media is sorely lacking.
How Wealth Inequality Exacerbated the Great Recession
From new research on the Great Recession, still more evidence that maldistributions of income and wealth really matter.
High-Level EPA Adviser Accused of Scientific Fraud in Methane Leak Research
How much methane is spewing from oil and gas sites nationwide, and what do we do as a result?
What the US Can Learn From Canada’s Experiment With Electoral Reform
Canadian democracy could become more representative thanks to efforts to transform how members of Parliament are elected.
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“No Touching”: Peering Through the Iron Bars of the US-Mexico Border, Families Struggle to Connect
The Border Patrol's careful control over family reunions at the border wall leaves families heartbroken, unable to even touch or hug in many instances.
Bill Gates to Fund Huge XPrize to End Austerity in Europe
Austerity is unnecessary because evidence indicates that European governments could easily increase spending without hitting any constraints.
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Three Comforting Myths About the Declaration of Independence
The writers of the Declaration wanted freedom from British oppressors — and the freedom to enslave and oppress.
The Millennial Generation Is a Perfect Fit for Socialism
Capitalism has only itself to blame, forcing millennials to look for an alternative.
Is Hillary Clinton Making History or Maintaining the Status Quo?
Hillary Clinton says she'll make history as the first woman president, but no other candidate so represents a continuation of the same old thing.
Okinawa Is Still Being Exploited by the US
Cindy Beringer describes the long history of US military abuses on the island of Okinawa — and explains the backdrop to the struggle of its residents.