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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.
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USA: The Land of Opportunity…for Consumption
In the name of “growth,” forests are burning, oil is spilling, ice caps are melting, animals are dying and villages are disappearing.
The Doomsday Clock: Nuclear Weapons, Climate Change and the Prospects for Survival
Prospects for decent long-term survival are not high unless there is a significant change of course. A large share of the responsibility is in our hands.
Coral Reefs in Danger as They Struggle to Adapt to Climate Disruption
Coral reefs all around the world are being directly effected by warming waters and acidification associated with changes in the climate.
For Struggling Renters in New Orleans, Hope May Be Coming a Bit Late
Rents in cities and even in urban areas of less than 1 million have soared, exacerbating income inequality and disproportionately affecting racial minorities.
Was the Democratic Primary Just Manipulated, or Was It Stolen?
Victoria Collier and Ben Ptashnik examine election irregularities and what progressives can do about them.
Novel Charts One Man’s Efforts to Stop Climate Change
Pity the poor, middle-aged curmudgeon whose life did not turn out as expected.
No Welcome Mat for Monsanto: Vietnam Must Draw the Line
At a time when the world has started to shun genetically engineered crops, it would be a harsh irony if Vietnam became a success story for Monsanto.
The Lie That “China Wins” if the TPP Kangaroo Tribunals Are Stopped
The TPP is all about Article 9, which allows CEOs to rig the system so that they win.
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Minimum Wage Workers Can’t Afford to Live Anywhere in the US
If the government can acknowledge that Americans cannot afford to pay rent anymore, then it's time for some intervention to alleviate this problem.