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Oregon Oil Train Explosion Fuels Growing Opposition Movement
Some activists see the Pacific Northwest as a major new front in the climate fight.
Secret Money Escalates in Southern Politics, Fueled by Koch Brothers
650 nonprofits were created in the South since the Citizens United ruling, and a number of these are tied to conservative mega-donors.
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Labor Department Seeks to Protect Regulation From Red State Onslaught
The “Persuader Rule” is under assault in federal court, where several Republican-led states, are seeking an injunction against it.
New York Governor’s Unconstitutional Order Enables Israeli Occupation
Gov. Andrew Cuomo's decision to punish participants in the BDS movement enables the Israeli occupation of Palestine and a never-ending cycle of violence.
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Public Banks as the Antithesis of Neoliberalism
Public banks can help municipalities create and fund work-spaces for nontraditional work reflective of the new economy.
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Rejecting Islamophobia as a Queer Latina in the Wake of the Orlando Shooting
We must reject Islamophobia. The same culture of hate that denigrates Muslims also fosters homophobia and racism in US society.
Why a Leave Vote May Not Result in a Brexit
The officialdom in England and in much of the rest of the advanced world is suddenly in alarm over the possibility of Britain leaving the European Union.
Why Are Lawmakers Calling for Hate Crime Legislation to “Protect” Police?
A new law in Louisiana could classify the killing of a police officer as a hate crime as part of a continuing pro-police backlash.
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American Ugliness: Queer and Trans People of Color Say “Not in Our Names“
In the face of Islamophobia, queer and trans people of color are lifting our voices above the din of “terror.”
A Former Economic Hit Man Explains How to Restore Democracy in the United States
John Perkins dubbed his role an “economic hitman,” a person who helps multinational corporations prey on weaker nations.