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Oaxaca, Mexico, Faces Police Militarization as Governor Acts to Preempt Education Protests
Unionized teachers in Oaxaca, Mexico, are protesting national education mandates, in the face of growing police militarization.
Seven Things That Might Surprise You About California’s Drought
Is California in for another megadrought?
The US Should Eliminate Its Nuclear Arsenal – Not “Modernize” It
The US should be working toward the elimination of nuclear weapons.
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Family Detention Social Worker Speaks Out
Olivia Lopez shares an inside perspective of troubling operations at the Karnes County Residential Center.
How Uber and the Gig Economy Are Making Voters as Disposable as Temp Workers
The new gig economy has created a temporary politics of disposable voters.
The Failure – and Future – of Democracy in Europe
Europe's proven plenty capable at regulating lightbulbs and vegetables. But it's failed utterly at making democratic decisions about money.
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Lobbying and Campaign Cash Fuel GOP Attacks on Endangered Species
The GOP seek to undermine endangered species protections to ease the way for Big Ag and Big Oil..
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The Americans With Disabilities Act Is a Model for the World – Literally
The landmark US disability rights legislation became the basis for an international treaty embraced by much of the world - but not, ironically, by the US itself.
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How Private Sector Is Cashing in on Pentagon’s “Insatiable Demand” for Drone War Intelligence
The private sector's involvement could grow.
Seattle Led the Country’s Minimum Wage Revolution. Can It Do the Same With Rent Control?
How Seattle socialist Kshama Sawant plans to do affordable housing right.