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Goldman Sachs’ New Loan Program Enters Underregulated, Potentially Abusive Loan Marketplace
Seven years since the crisis, Goldman Sachs is entering a new consumer market, this time aiming at providing online loans.
Private Prison Firms Buy Access to Public Officials at Lavish Industry Conferences
Private corrections companies are spending millions of dollars on free massages and luxury events to influence government officials.
Trumping the Federal Debt Without Playing the Default Card
How can the US remain strong with very little debt, without defaulting on Social Security, Medicare or the federal debt itself?
Why Is Israel’s Nuclear Arsenal Not Mentioned in Iran Deal Debate?
The Israeli stockpile is estimated at some 80 to 100 warheads, though Israel refuses to confirm or deny its existence.
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Coerced Confessions and Jailhouse Snitches: Why the Death Penalty Is So Flawed
The death penalty makes errors irreversible and in the most serious criminal cases.
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Facing the Complexities of the Charter School Debate
The educational justice movement must balance opposition to privatization with support for the unionization of charter school teachers.
Noam Chomsky | “The Iranian Threat”: Who Is the Gravest Danger to World Peace?
Chomsky wades through the spin and speechifying to offer a frank assessment of threats in the Middle East.
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Who’s the Real Troublemaker in the Middle East?
Iran's no democratic paradise, but Washington's Saudi allies are even worse.
How Can We Make People Care About Climate Change?
Per Espen Stoknes talks about the psychological barriers to public action on climate and how to overcome them.
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An Open Letter to Secretary of State John Kerry and Attorney General Loretta Lynch
The Department of State ‘Travel Advisory’ acknowledges Israel's disregard for our citizenship rights and claim to be powerless.