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Michael Brown and the United States’ Structural Violence Epidemic
Disproportionality in police use of force against Black Americans persists and cannot be tolerated.
New Orleans’ New Civil Rights Leaders
Like many cities in the South, New Orleans has a proud history of civil rights leadership - along with an equally grim history of civil rights violations.
Top Nine Reasons to Stop Bombing Iraq
The decision to invade Iraq - again - is a bad one.
The Ideal American Society
Accomplishing all of the goals proposed here may seem impossible to achieve, but as Americans increasingly see how to maximize democracy, create tribal neighborhood school districts and a tangible …
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Eco-Friendly Agriculture Puts Down Roots in Spain
The economic crisis in Spain, where the unemployment rate stands at 25 percent, hasnu2019t put a curb on ecological farming.
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New GMO Poised for Approval Despite Public Outcry
Millions of Americans and farmers don't want GMOs. Apparently, USDA doesn't care.
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Calling the Troops “Heroes” Is a Lie That Puts Them – and Democracy – in Danger
Despite an overwhelming post-9/11 cultural consensus, serving in the military does not automatically make anyone a hero.
One Year After Egypt’s Rab’a Massacre, US Still Funding Repression
It's been a year since the Egyptian military committed the worst massacre in modern Egypt's history. Why does the US continue to fund it?
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How Did the Suburbs Become the Zip Code From Hell?
Hard times have found a new neighborhood - in the suburbs.
The Berlin Wall and Missed Opportunities
The US State Departmentu2019s obsession with “information warfare” as a strategic weapon has made US credibility one more casualty of the Ukraine crisis, along with any remaining trust in …