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Europe Helped Save Obama’s Historic Nuclear Deal With Iran
France, Germany and the United Kingdom influenced the decision of the members of the US Congress both directly and indirectly.
Privatizing the Apocalypse: How Nuclear Weapons Companies Commandeer Your Tax Dollars
Federal tax dollars expended on nuclear weapons maintenance and development are a significant component of the federal budget.
Tyler J. Pollard Interviews David L. Clark: University Students Welcome Omar Khadr
Dr. Clark's hospitality initiative came after Mr. Khadr was released from Guantanamo Bay.
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Nearly 4,000 People Fighting California’s Fires Are Paid Just $1 an Hour
California offers incarcerated people “volunteer” opportunities.
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Lawsuit Charges Delaware Prison System With Neglect
The lawsuit aims to end what the plaintiffs frame as the DOC's cruel and unusual punishment of those with mental illness.
Obama Chooses Openly Gay Man to Lead Army
President Obama took the historic step Friday of naming an openly gay man to head the Army. If confirmed, it would be a nation first.
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“Through a Penal System, Darkly”: Photographer Documents Kingston Penitentiary
This article and photo essay on the penal system invites people to consider what happens behind closed doors.
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Our History and Our Dreams: Building Black and Native Solidarity
Black and Native activists must reconcile our differences, as we build forward at the intersections of our movements.
New Goals at the UN Reflect Failure of Imagination for International Development
By ignoring history, the Sustainable Development Goals' creators have shown their inability to envision an alternative economic paradigm.
Pope Francis and a Catholic’s Tale
If you believe in women's rights, gay rights, and the basic concept of justice, Pope Francis is not on your side.