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Henry A. Giroux | Trumping America
Donald Trump's xenophobic, right-wing ideology reflects the racism, anti-intellectualism and neoliberal fundamentalism embedded in US society.
Ten Years of BDS: The Growing Movement Against the Occupation of Palestine
As BDS activists celebrate an increasing number of campaign victories, the movement's greatest successes may be the ones that don't make the headlines.
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The Ghosts of Stonewall: Policing Gender, Policing Sex
In this excerpt from “Queer (In)Justice,” the authors reveal how police continue to facilitate the oppression of queer people and the criminalization of queer sexualities.
William Rivers Pitt | The Business Is Death, and Business Is Good
From Independence Day into Sunday, US forces launched 38 air attacks against Iraq in both Iraq and Syria.
Thomas Piketty to Angela Merkel: Austerity Has Failed
Five leading economists warn the German chancellor, “History will remember you for your actions this week.”
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New Internet Censorship Law Could Be Coming to South Africa
The Draft Online Regulation Policy issued by the Film and Publication Board of South Africa is audacious and misguided.
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Supreme Court Decision on Same-Sex Marriage Will Resonate Globally
The US decision on same sex marriage will bolster the work of activists, but it will pose some challenges.
US Still Won’t Confirm Israeli Nukes
Sam Husseini dissects the hypocrisy behind the persistent refusal to confirm that Israel has a nuclear arsenal.
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What Do Americans Think About Economic Inequality?
Surveys indicate that majorities of Americans recognize the wealth gap has grown and favor greater economic equality.
The Secrecy of Torture: What Happens When Survivors’ Memories Are “Declassified”?
Among the numerous bizarre facets of the Guantanamo Bay prison saga is the classification of people's memories as state secrets.