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What Hitler and ISIS Have in Common
As an educator and a Muslim, I find this assault on knowledge deplorable.
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Latin America’s Lesson for the US: Prosecute the Torturers
Latin America's transition out of dictatorship hinged on two words the US would be wise to heed: “Never again.”
US War Debt Is Over $2 Trillion, Obama Wants to Spend More, but Is That the Answer?
Every tank, round of munition, boot on the ground, drone, vehicle and death fails to justify two wars fought for too long with too much borrowed money.
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These Boots Were Made for Waiting
Delay and denial are standard operating procedures when it comes to how the government cares for vets.
Civil Society Support for Marshall Islands Against Nuclear Weapons
Activists from all over the world came together in Vienna to participate in a civil society forum organized by the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons.
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Drones and Discrimination: Kick the Habit
A group of Afghan friends had entrusted me with a simple message: please stop killing us.
Uruguay Takes on London Bankers, Marlboro Mad Men and the TPP
A tiny South American nation battles the power of a new transnational order.
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Three College Endowments Are Doing Fine a Year After Divesting From Fossil Fuels
Colleges argue that divestment is not financially responsible - but those who've already done it say the risk is minimal.
Can a New “Progressive ALEC” Advance Police Reform Through Municipalities?
Local Progress, a progressive counter to ALEC's new city arm, convened in New York City.
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Congress to Reinstate Taxpayer Subsidies for Reckless Derivatives Trading
Sen. Elizabeth Warren called the move “the worst of government for the rich and powerful.”