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The Melting Arctic’s Dramatic Impact on Global Weather Patterns
Arctic warming is irrevocably changing planetary weather, and several leading scientists warn of dire impacts.
The Potential of Debtors’ Unions
Aiming to build collective power in an age of financial absolutism, the Debt Collective is piloting a new kind of organization: the debtors' union.
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Ten Good Things About the Not-So-Great Year 2015
2015 had more than its share of bad news, but also victories on climate, marriage equality, the drug war, and diplomacy.
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Another Reason Economists Don’t Know Much About the Economy: The Story of the Robots
It's not surprising that economists are spinning tales of robots and the development of technology that don't make sense.
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Celebrating 22 Years of Zapatismo
The anniversary of the EZLN's uprising is a chance to reflect on the Zapatista movement's lessons that are still relevant today.
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The GOP’s Pro-Corporate Prescription
Tax credits for working families are a better deal than corporate tax breaks.
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With Suu Kyi Barred From Assuming Presidency, Democracy Has Not Arrived in Burma
Declarations of democratic progress in Burma following the opposition's recent electoral victory are premature.
Trump Gives Terrorism a Boost
If Donald Trump fails in his quest to become the 45th President of the United States, he'll always have a career in terrorist propaganda.
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What Is Nonviolence Anyhow?
Definitions are tricky. Thinking about them and seeking consensus on their meanings in real life is helpful but complex.
Building a Foreign Policy of Creative Nonviolence
Unlike war and violence, strategic nonviolence brings lasting, peaceful results.