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The Political Rebellion in Eastern Ukraine
Ukraine remains a country subject to national oppression by virtue of its subordinate economic and political status in Europe.
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After an Assassination, the World Stands in Solidarity With the Zapatistas
On May 18, solidarity actions were held in New York City and in San Cristu00f3bal de las Casas, Mexico, to protest the recent assassination of Zapatista Josu00e9 Luis Solu00eds …
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Under the Surface: Fracking Wastewater Proves Devastating to Mayflies
Even highly diluted levels of fracking wastewater could have a deadly effect on mayflies, the fragilely beautiful insect long-considered a key indicator of stream health.
Venezuelan Capital Sees Rise in Violent Street Bands Following Opposition Withdrawal From Peace Talks
Street violence has rekindled following a press conference held by the the opposition coalition, and announcing their withdrawal from talks initiated by the government of President Nicolas Maduro.
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the FCC’s Net Neutrality Proposal
This is our chance to tell the government how to guarantee a free and open internet. Here's a rundown of key issues so you can make your voice heard.
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How a “New Secessionist” Movement Is Threatening to Worsen School Segregation and Widen Inequalities
Sixty years after Brown, whiter, wealthier communities are breaking away from racially and economically diverse school districts.
The Powerful Forces Shredding Our Constitution: Preface to “The Rise of the American Corporate Security State”
No foreign terrorist shredded the Constitution, nor did we, as citizens, bankrupt the nation.
The Rise of the American Corporate Security State
Daniel Ellsberg writes of The Rise of the American Corporate Security State: "Edwards is an extraordinary writer who brilliantly captures the essence of what whistleblowers such as Snowden have …
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The Greatest Modern Presidential Speech Turns 50
Fifty years ago, President Lyndon Johnson chose not to believe Americans were condemned to “soulless wealth” and elucidated a new version of American exceptionalism, “The Great Society.”
We Must End the Madness of Nuclear Weapons
The Republic of the Marshall Islands has courageously taken the nine nuclear weapons-wielding countries to the International Court of Justice.