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Obama Administration Prepares to Reinforce the Militarized Police Occupation of Black America
Obama increased militarization of local police 24-fold before banning some kinds of Pentagon weapons transfers.
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How Repealing the Johnson Amendment Could Ruin Politics
This somewhat obscure political rule that keeps religious groups from directly using their churches to campaign on behalf of politicians.
World Social Forum Urged to Adopt New Strategy and Confront Globalization, Neoliberalism
More than 1,000 sessions have activists creating progressive alternatives to traditional politics.
Our Deteriorating Environment: Is Anybody Listening?
We hear less and less from political leaders on climate change.
Yes, There Is a Way Forward in Reining in Fracking
Public interest advocate Wenonah Hauter lays out strategies to stop fracking and rein in Big Oil and Gas.
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Tired of Waiting for Corporate High-Speed Internet, Minnesota Farm Towns Build Their Own
A unique community-owned broadband cooperative will free dozens of tiny towns and farms from reliance on slower corporate providers.
Kochs’ Ground Game in Election Will Support Trump No Matter What
There's no love lost between the billionaire brothers and the Republican candidate, but Trump will still benefit from their efforts.
Twenty Photos That Take You Behind the Miskitu Curtain
Here are the hidden faces and everyday struggles of a simmering, lesser-known conflict zone.
After Louisiana Flooding, the Red Cross Draws a Deluge of Complaints
Emergency managers in Louisiana turned to the Red Cross when record floods swept the state in March, but many say they received little help.
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At Freedom Square, the Revolution Lives in Brave Relationships
Chicago's Freedom Square occupation by young Black activists is a lesson in transformation and healing.