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Donald Trump’s Dark and Scary Night
The GOP presidential nominee's acceptance speech was a litany of fear and resentment, a dog whistle to disaffected white Americans.
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“The Legend of Tarzan” Promotes the White Savior Myth and Historical Amnesia
The new Tarzan flick promotes an ahistorical white savior complex.
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The Italian Region Where Co-ops Produce a Third of Its GDP
Six things we can learn from Northern Italy's Emilia Romagna region, where cooperatives drive the economy.
Abolish Long-Term Solitary Confinement: It’s a Threat to the Public
Solitary confinement dehumanizes everyone involved and is, ultimately, a threat to society at large.
US Papers Bury News of US Killing of 85 Syrian Civilians
Media deemed it notable. Just not notable enough.
The Surprising Popularity of Military Coups
Since when had the “military option” become a viable political strategy in the United States?
From Occupy Protests to the Platforms
A lawyer-activist reflects on the significance of the Occupy Wall Street call for the reinstatement of Glass-Steagall.
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Feminism Slowly Gaining Support at United Nations
Achieving gender equality has long been one of the United Nations' top priorities, yet the word feminism has only recently begun to find its way into speeches at UN …
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Time to End Professional Sports’ White Silence About Black Lives
White athletes benefit from a workplace that is overwhelmingly Black — it's time they spoke up for Black lives.
William Rivers Pitt | “I Alone”: Trump’s Megalomania on Cold Display
Donald Trump's bigotry-driven, ego-driven campaign might win in November. A lit cigarette is healthier.