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Henry A. Giroux | The Spectacle of Illiteracy and the Crisis of Democracy
At the core of any viable democratic politics is the ability to question the assumptions central to an imagined democracy.
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PEGIDA and See-Saw Happenings in Germany
Recent events here in Germany remind me of a playground see-saw, with constant ups and downs of one side and the other.
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Hansel and Gretel at the Recruiter
With the chance of being sent into quagmires in Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, Syria, Yemen, Somalia, etc. on one hand, the likelihood of being sexually assaulted on the other - …
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The Kill Team Movie: Now on PBS
“Kill Team” is not just a video game anymore, not just the inevitable pairing of two of the most popular words in American English.
Seedy Business: What Big Food Is Hiding With Its Slick PR Campaign on GMOs
Since 2012, the agrichemical and food industries have mounted a complex, multifaceted public relations, advertising, lobbying and political campaign in the United States, costing more than $100 million, to …
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The Media Landscape in Brazil Through the Lens of Ukraine
The media - not only in Brazil, but in the entire Western World - aren't presenting the facts on Ukrainian civil war.
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Fighting for Europe’s Soul
Extremists of all stripes would love to see the Crusades revived.
The 1% Are Bad for Your Health – It’s Time to Tax Them More
Inequality has reached staggering levels.
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“American Propagander”: Six Ways Paul Rieckhoff’s “American Sniper” Column Deeply Bothers This US Veteran
Paul Rieckhoff and Chris Kyle are both acting as tools of the American military machine.
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We Say Water Is a Right
2014 was a year of struggle in Ireland against water charges.