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Repurpose November 11 From a War-Loving Day to a Peace-Loving Day
It seems logical to stop honoring the military veterans on this day, and to repurpose the day.
Manufacturing Suspense: Big Money Media Gatekeepers Turn Debate Into Spectacle
Big money's influence is changing how corporate media report on elections to favor intellectual property interests and profits.
Released Without Charges, Former Guantánamo Detainees Continue to Face Stigma
A number of former detainees who were never charged have experienced serial harassment - and even imprisonment - simply for boarding an airplane.
Why Rand Paul Called Hillary Clinton a Neocon
Rand Paul recently labeled Hillary Clinton a neocon. The accusation may sound laughable, until one looks at her record.
Greece and Creditors at Loggerheads Again; Troika Wants More Foreclosures
European creditors want to extract more blood from a stone - in this case Greece.
New York City Landlords Flout Rent Limits, but Still Receive Lucrative Tax Breaks
Renters are being exploited under a housing program that will save developers $1 billion in property taxes.
The Mothers of Mexico’s Disappeared Organize in the Face of State Violence
Social organizations brought together families, activists, and officials for three days of discussion.
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US Government Asks Native Hawaiians to Legitimize Occupation With Vote
What Native Hawaiians want is independence, not legal recognition.
Splinterlands: The View From 2050
Writing in the year 2050, John Feffer looks back on our planetary fate from what turns out to be a distinctly dystopian future.
Big Oil Can’t Go On Like This
The industry is scrambling to keep high dividends flowing, so they are scaling back to keep investors happy.