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Surrendered Bundy Documents Shed No Light on Events
Internal records released concerning the armed stand-off with Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy give little clue of what led up to the confrontation.
The Shadow of Thatcherism Over Estonian Politics
Estonia's general elections were held last month. The victory of the neoliberal Reform Party exacerbated a certain longlasting socio-political discrepancy of the country. While Estonia is perceived as a …
New Paper Finds Gains From Multilateral Trade Liberalization to Be “Extremely Small”
A new paper from the CEPR examines recent IMF research on gains from multilateral trade liberalization, as under the WTO.
Making History and Building a Future in the Nevada Desert
When we got there we were surprised to find the entire camp and the way leading from it to the Test Site surrounded by bright orange plastic snow fencing.
New Video Tells Powerful Story of Young Epilepsy Patient Without Safe Access to Medical Marijuana
The Drug Policy Alliance and Learn Liberty have teamed up to tell the emotional story of Sophia Nazzarine, a 7-year-old girl suffering from uncontrolled epilepsy.
James Petras: Syriza’s Deception Must Stop
Michael Nevradakis interviews James Petras about the ongoing economic crisis in Greece.
CO2 Emissions Growth Takes a Bite Out of Apple’s Sustainability Claims
Apple brands itself a leader in the fight against climate change, but its carbon dioxide emissions say otherwise.
Countering the “Chega Freire” Campaign in Brazil: Our Emancipatory Struggle Continues
Civil unrest has led to the call for military intervention by the more reactionary sectors of the population.
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Prison Privatization in Brazil Follows US Model
Brazil has the world's fourth-largest prison population. Like the US, Brazil is rapidly advancing in the privatization of its incarceration system.
Where the Argentine Debt Case Stands Now, and Why It Still Matters
Allowing a US court ruling to determine the process for international debt repayments sets a dangerous precedent.