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Puerto Rico: The Financial Implications of Dependency
The crisis in Puerto Rico is a result of dubious policy decisions by the Puerto Rican government and Washington.
How Seattle Made Dark Alleys Safer – by Throwing Parties in Them
Since nearly a third of the city's walkable spaces are filled with cars, these residents decided to take back the alleys.
Male Fish in North Carolina Rivers Found to Have Female Parts
Some black bass and sunfish in North Carolina rivers have eggs in their testes.
Green Activism in Palestine
A permaculture project near Ramallah hopes to reconnect the people in this conflict-ridden region with nature.
“Guantánamo Diary” Reveals How US Empire Can Capture, Torture and Imprison With Impunity
Larry Siems reveals how he worked with prisoner Mohamedou Ould Slahi to bring his harrowing account about torture at Guantanamo to light.
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Self-Plagiarism and the Politics of Character Assassination: The Case of Zygmunt Bauman
The charges against the renowned sociologist are a form of intellectual violence wrapped in objective scholarship.
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After a Disaster Like Katrina, Water, Food and Shelter Are Not Enough
Ten years after Hurricane Katrina, residents are still fighting scam contractors and FEMA.
Setting Aside Half the Earth for “Rewilding”: The Ethical Dimension
Humans are urbanizing like never before.
Hungry for Justice: Chicago Residents Go on Hunger Strike for Education
Why is there a hunger strike generating headlines on the South side of Chicago?
Gentrification Is a Feminist Issue: The Intersection of Class, Race, Gender and Housing
Having lower wages means that working-class women will be unable withstand the process of gentrification and remain in their homes and neighborhoods.