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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?
Greg Palast on US Election Fraud and Neoliberalism Gone Amok in Latin America and Greece
Greg Palast is no stranger to neoliberal shenanigans.
In Wake of Supreme Court Disappointment, Immigrant Rights Advocates Vow to Turn Out the Vote
As undocumented immigrants' futures remain uncertain, advocates are organizing to hold officials accountable in the streets, in voting booths and in the courts.
Disturbing Details Permeate CIA’s Declassified Torture Documents
Without public support to hold the criminals accountable, the vast rendition and torture network will continue to go unchallenged.
The True Cost of California’s Proposition 47
Getting a law on the books often marks the beginning of the struggle, not the end. The real challenge is implementation.