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Obama Strongly Defends Pending Immigration Executive Action
Obama promised to act before the end of the year and news reports this week said he may issue a series of executive actions as early as next week …
How Many Islamic State Fighters Are There?
Hussein estimated that Isis rules about one-third of Iraq and one-third of Syria with a population from 10 million to 12 million over an area of 250,000 square kilometers.
US Shifts Blame to Afghan Government for Exploding Central Asian Opium Trade
The United States, which fostered Afghanistan's opium production in the '80s, now blames the Karzai government for booming business.
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When Facebook Is the Internet: Zero-Rating and the Global Net Neutrality Debate
Zero-rating plans will have huge implications for the future of the internet.
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Lessons on Mobilizing the Rising American Electorate
Forward Together has been working to mobilize families within historically marginalized communities through civic engagement.
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Walmart Workers Rally in “Global Day of Action for Decent Work“
Walmart workers in 10 countries are protesting for living wages, consistent scheduling and employment security.
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Cultivating Climate Justice: Brazilian Workers Leading the Charge Toward Zero Waste
The recycling workers of Brazil are on the forefront of a nation-wide movement for zero waste.
Not So Paranoid
Your conspiracy theorist friend isn't looking so paranoid anymore.
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Kevin Drum Doesn’t Like Postal Banking: A Reply
Stepping beyond the issue of postal banking, there is a basic question of how we think about the Postal Service.
Do Wars Really Defend America’s Freedom?
US politicians and pundits are fond of saying that America's wars have defended America's freedom.