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Unions Backing Historical People’s Climate March
Labor supporters of the march are encouraging union members, their families and their friends to participate in the September 21 March.
The Looming Foreclosure Crisis: As the Fed Runs Out of Bullets, Local Governments Are Stepping In
Mortgage debt overhang from the housing bust has meant lack of middle-class spending power and consumer demand, preventing the economy from growing.
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Five Shocking Places Where Fracking Is Taking Off
As the oil and gas boom continues, these areas are devastated.
Is It Time for Unilateral Action on Immigration?
Can the President act alone to make the changes the system needs, or will protesters fighting against immigration make the situation too volatile for anyone - Congress or the …
Parecon: Envisioning a Life Beyond Capitalism
ROAR sits down with Michael Albert, author of ‘Realizing Hope’ and editor of Znet, to explore the idea of participatory economics.
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Is Social Justice Driven by Emotion or Reason?
Most people act out of logical self-interest rather than a self-less desire to help others.
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Mayan People’s Council Organizes National Strike in Guatemala
The Mayan People's Council, known as CPO, declared a national strike in support of, and in solidarity with, the Mayan people of Guatemala.
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Dahr Jamail | Salvadoran Farmers Successfully Oppose the Use of Monsanto Seeds
Farmers across El Salvador united to block a stipulation in a US aid package to their country that would have indirectly required the purchase of Monsanto genetically modified seeds.
Confronting Terrorism With Peace
Violent counterterrorism rides the wave of public outrage over the cruel behavior of terrorists, which is often exactly what the terrorists want, a downward spiral into more killing and …
Twenty-First Century Energy Wars: Global Conflicts Are Fueled by the Desire for Oil
In a fossil-fuel world, control over oil and gas reserves is an essential component of national power.