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Prison Boycott in Illinois Targets Costs of Incarceration
There are signs of a rising spirit of resistance that has not been seen since the Attica rebellion in 1971.
Donald Trump and the Rise of the Far Right on Both Sides of the Atlantic
On both sides of the pond, traditional conservatism is being challenged by a new fascistic politic.
Corporate Lobbyists Lash Out at Possibility of Clinton Picking Progressive VP
Lobbyists and financial services executives are heaping pressure on Hillary Clinton, urging her not to pick a progressive running mate.
Koch Front Groups Are Defending ExxonMobil’s Anti-Science Campaigns
The Kochs have spent over $88 million in “traceable” funding to groups attacking climate change science, policy and regulation.
Trump’s Campaign Now Has Less Money Than Many Congressional Campaigns
The Trump campaign has set up a funding gap far more dramatic than we see in a typical presidential race.
Nurses Say “No” to Staffing by Robot: 5,000 Strike in Minnesota
The immediate sticking point is health insurance, but this is also a showdown over nurses' power on the job.
Government at the Barrel of a Gun: The Kentucky Retirement System
The Kentucky Retirement System escalated from corruption at the fund level to disregard of the law at the executive level.
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Brexit Would Hit the UK Economy Much Harder Than Its Promoters Expect
On June 23, British voters will accept or reject a proposal that Britain leave the European Union.
International Agribusiness Targets Farmland in Brazil
Land speculation stimulates the expansion of plantations across Brazil, increasing land conflicts and displacement of Indigenous communities.
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Constructive Responses to ISIS
The conclusion about how to deal with ISIS would perhaps begin to shift if we asked a few pointed questions.