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In Spain, Catalonia’s Separatists Win Parliamentary Elections
A coalition of separatists who promised independence for the Spanish region of Catalonia emerged as victors in parliamentary elections Sunday.
The “People’s Pope” and the Church’s Emerging Contradictions
While some have called Pope Francis a progressive, we must consider his actions in the context of the hierarchical institution he represents.
French Doctor Denounces Routine Alzheimer Medications
There is no cure and research has shown that currently employed pharmaceutical treatment brings no results and may be harmful.
Tennessee Paid to Lure Lawbreaking Volkswagen to Chattanooga
Volkwagen's scheme to sell vehicles equipped to cheat US air pollution limits is worsening.
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It’s Time for Bernie Sanders to Step Up on Immigration
Bernie Sanders is missing an opportunity to engage in real dialogue about immigration, workers and open borders.
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Janet Yellen Shows the Need for a 4 Percent Unemployment Target
The Fed should require solid evidence that inflation poses a threat before it tries to slow the economy.
Some Domestic Workers Face Double Abuse
The double abuse of domestic workers arises from the lack of labor protections, economic shortages and migration status.
Growing Class Divide on Airplanes Represents the US’s Larger Divide
The indulgences the other first class passengers and I got came at the expense of everyone else flying that day... It felt too familiar.
How Henry Kissinger Helped Create Our “Proliferated” World
We are still reaping the bloody returns of Kissinger's inventions.
Protect Social Security Disability Insurance Without Cutting Benefits
For millions of Americans, these earned benefit programs are crucial lifelines that ensure a basic sense of economic security.