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The Hypocrisy of Glenn Beck’s All Lives Matter March
The “All Lives Matter” is trying to ignore the issues of racism away.
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On Pursuing the Death Penalty for Dylann Storm Roof
The justice that our legal system seeks tends to be more interpersonal than institutional.
As Greek Elections Near, Expecting More of the Same From Syriza Spinoff Party
Scholar James Petras explains why he believes the Greek party that broke off from Syriza will offer more failed economic policies.
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Across the South, Many Jails Are Illegal Debtors’ Prisons
Local courts across the US are illegally locking up poor people when they cannot afford to pay fines.
US Commander Says Only Four or Five Pentagon-Trained Fighters in Syria
Gen. Lloyd Austin conceded the Pentagon has struggled to train and equip a proxy force.
California Activists Call for Fracking Ban
Anti fracking groups point out the contradiction between the campaign to take “carbon out of the modern economy” and strong support of fracking.
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Which Side Are We On? Children in Kabul Seek to Abolish War
Anyone called upon to support wars or warlords should learn the priorities embraced at the Borderfree Center.
Why Corbynomics Could Actually Be Good for Business
Investment in transport, education, housing, healthcare and digital economy helps business.
Congress Is a Confederacy of Dunces
For this particular Congress to cooperate and do something new would require a miracle on the order of loaves and fishes.
It’s Time to Talk About Our Mental Illnesses
Mentally ill people often face stereotypes and social stigma. We must offer care and support.