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Do the Rich Rule the United States?
Our campaign finance system isn't just sending us toward a new Gilded Age - it's a new Platinum Age.
Regeneration: Global Transformation in Catastrophic Times
A growing number of climate, food and environment advocates are embracing and promoting agricultural regeneration.
War Begets War Refugees: The Moral Bankruptcy of Italy and NATO
Now that the refugee crisis is worsening, it behooves NATO to deal with the problem.
Replanting
Political leaders should look toward indigenous people for guidance about ways to make reparations.
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.