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A Theory About European Naval Domination
While visiting Delhi, Paul Krugman muses on the historical vastness of the Mughal Empire and how Western Europe came to dominate the world stage.
Beyond Deterrence, Compassion
What would a Middle East policy look like if it were based not in playing multiple sides against each other but rather in a spirit of compassion and reconciliation?
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A European Europe?
To imagine a “European Europe” de-Islamized is to imagine something entirely alien, a Europe without Shakespeare, without Martin Luther, without the scientific revolution, without the industrial revolution, and probably …
Anti-Fracking Coalition Calls for Shutdown of Toxic Injection Wells
The permission to pollute was granted because of the capture of the state's regulatory apparatus by Big Oil and other corporate interests.
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US Surgeon General Says “Marijuana Can Be Helpful”
Twenty-three US states and the District of Columbia have passed laws legalizing the use and production of medical marijuana for qualifying patients under state law.
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CIA Tried to Give Iraq Nuclear Plans, Just Like Iran
What did blowing the whistle on Operation Merlin put at risk?
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Murder, Mass Incarceration, Militarization and Genocide in Progress
In a word, the name for institutional mass incarceration, murder and the militarization of police forces is - racism.
How to Get Serious About Ending the ISIS War
A long-term alternative to war can only be built by popular movements in Iraq and Syria. These movements still matter, and they deserve our solidarity - not our bombs.
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The Obama Administration and Immigration Policy: The Immigration Enforcement Record in Recent Years
Congressional action is both necessary and highly unlikely, largely due to political reasons.
How One Item in President Obama’s 2016 Budget Hurts Older Americans
There's a just and fair way to reduce Medicare spending further without shifting more costs onto older adults.