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India Is a Dystopia of Extremes, but Resistance Is Stirring
In the face of these dangers, the great popular resistance that gave India its independence is stirring.
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The Promise of Violence in the Age of Catastrophe
Since September 11, we have been conditioned for resilience - to expect vulnerability to violence and catastrophe rather than imagine a future of security and community.
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Snowstorm Moves on After Causing Havoc Across Northeast
At least 11 deaths in five states are blamed on the storm, which leaves behind a bitter wind chill. Between 6 and 11 inches of snow fell in New …
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The Silences of Pope Francis
Through his complicity via this silence, Pope Francis made a hugely inconsistent statement, unfortunately undermining the credibility of his position in defense of the poor.
Corporatocracy and Our Toxic Beliefs
In evaluating the allowing, we might subsequently discover and recover the power, sovereignty, freedom and rights handed over to the Corporatocracy.
Gitmo Attorneys Respond to Uighur Transfers
Slovakia has made a “profound humanitarian gesture.”
Amazon.com Drones Raise Red Flags Regarding Privacy Rights
Amazon's fleet of delivery drones may not be a reality for years to come. But if they are inevitable it is not too early to enact privacy protections.
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Israel Lobby Takes Aim at Iran Deal
Here's a New Year's resolution that participants in policy debate in Washington, and especially those in Congress, should make: be honest about your position on Iran.
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A Moral and Economic Imperative to Extend Unemployment Benefits
Federal unemployment assistance for 1.3 million people who have been unemployed longer than 26 weeks expired last Saturday, after Republicans blocked efforts to extend them.
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This California Scheme Is Bad for Your Health
Republican members of the California Assembly created a fake and misleading health insurance website.