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William Rivers Pitt | The Sham of Austerity and the Storms to Come
We were robbed, and we can get that money back if we choose to act.
What Will “Lesser Evilism” Look Like in 2016?
The party primaries are still playing out, but the shape of the general election this November is becoming clearer.
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Land Grabbing Is Killing Honduras’ Indigenous Peoples
Berta Caceres' killing was a symptom, not an isolated incident.
Federal Election Commission May Limit LLC Gifts to Super PACs
Documents released by the FEC in cases involving the 2012 election may foreshadow action against LLC contributions.
Debtors’ Island: How Puerto Rico Became a Hedge Fund Playground
Once touted as the showcase of US-led economic development, debt-strapped Puerto Rico is currently embroiled in a struggle for survival.
Drunk US Marine’s Dump of Toxic Foam Among Accidents Polluting Okinawa Water Supply
Internal reports expose a spate of accidents at Kadena Air Base over 15 years which have leaked at least 21,000 liters of fire extinguishing agents.
Disproportionate Suspensions of Black Students Reveal Racism in School Discipline
From suspensions to arrests, Black students are more likely to be disciplined in US public schools than white students.
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Neoliberal Economists: Against Bernie Sanders and Common Sense
A small tax on financial transactions could easily cover the costs of a single-payer health care system.
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Darkening Drillers’ Hopes in the Sunshine State
Like everywhere else, fighting oil and gas in Florida now means taking on big pipeline projects.
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Who Can Afford the Status Quo?
A lot of Americans are hurting right now, and they stand to hurt even more if fossil fuel companies get their way.