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Let Down at the Ford Foundation: Reflections on the Shortcomings of Philanthropy
Joanne Barken ponders how the Ford Foundation will address inequality.
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“Hillary the Pragmatist vs. Bernie the Dreamer” Is “Big Lie” Propaganda
Public policy that serves the majority of people is only considered an impractical dream in a plutocracy like the US.
William Rivers Pitt | Sanders Surges, the Dog Ate Trump’s Homework: Iowa’s Wild Night
The outcome of last night's Iowa caucus on the Republican side was merely wild. On the Democratic side, it was positively astonishing.
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Americans Are Running Away From Corporate Media
The people of Iowa have sent a profound message to the political and media establishment in this country.
Nonviolent Resistance in the South Hebron Hills of Palestine
No child's walk to school should involve armed soldiers and fear of sometimes being chased and assaulted by angry adults.
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We Need More From Our Candidates
The American people deserve better and the world needs more from us.
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Dahr Jamail | Freak Storms and Butterfly Die-Offs: This Is Your Climate on Fossil Fuels
Animal and tree die-offs are becoming the norm, and the Indian Ocean is en route to becoming an “ecological desert.”
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Big Oil and Gas Want Them Out, but One Small Clan Is Standing Up to Pipeline Expansion
A First Nations clan is bringing pipeline projects to a grinding halt - simply by occupying their traditional lands.
Tim DeChristopher: “I Consider Myself to Be a Fossil Fuel Abolitionist“
Tim DeChristopher sat down with Earth Island Journal to discuss how his time in prison and his faith have influenced his activism.
The Most Expensive Election Ever Is a Billionaire’s Playground: Except for Bernie Sanders
Let's examine the relationships between our 21st century plutocrats and the contenders who have raised $5 million or more.