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Gar Alperovitz on the United States’ Shift to a Democratic Economy
We can create wealth without creating a super wealthy.
“Saving” East Timor: How One of the 20th Century’s Worst Mass Murders Was Covered Up
Newly found diplomatic documents show how mass killings in East Timor were perpetrated despite Western governments' awareness.
Inside the Fight to Frack a Pennsylvania Township
New communities in Southwestern Pennsylvania are still experiencing the ups and downs that occur when fracking comes to town.
Ethnic and Low-Income Communities Easy Target for Scammers
Attorneys working in the consumer protection area found that fraudulent practices affect mostly low-income, minority communities.
How an East Coast Think Tank Is Fueling the Land Transfer Movement
ALEC is becoming increasingly involved in the public lands debate by providing model bills for Western states.
Ending HIV: A Missing Piece in the Health-Care Debate
Advocates say universal health care is crucial for ending HIV and AIDS, but politicians often leave HIV out of the health-care debate.
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Inspections of Keystone XL’s Southern Route Fuel Doubt Over “Safest Pipeline Ever Built” Claims
New documentation confirms multiple code violations.
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Weather Slows Job Growth in February, Unemployment Stays Flat at 4.9 Percent
Contrary to many predictions, college-educated workers have not been faring especially well in this recovery.
Black and Brown Power Unite to Stop Deportation Raids
Both direct action and complex discourse are happening at the intersections of Black and Brown struggle against state violence.
When the Poetry of Campaigning Becomes a Cheesy, Dirty Limerick
Political rhetoric in the GOP has degenerated into name-calling and petty insults.