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Capitalism’s Crisis of Value and Imagination
In this excerpt from his forthcoming book, “Crises of Imagination, Crises of Power,” Max Haiven postulates the need to reclaim and reimagine the commons, to restore humanity and human …
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An Elegantly Simple Way to Revolutionize Government
A game theory-inspired mechanism is proposed to destroy the evil root of mass deception in politics.
GAP Promotes Privacy Statement for All Emails to Protest Mass Surveillance Revealed by Whistleblower Edward Snowden
GAP champions government and corporate accountability and transparency by defending whistleblowers and advancing occupational free speech.
Three More States Seek to Curb Reckless Outsourcing of Public Services, Protect Taxpayers
CA, GA, OK introduce bills promoting accountability and transparency in deals to outsource public services to for-profit corporations.
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Florida Does it Again
Studies have generally found that a number of initiatives can make a campus safer, but arming its populace is typically not among them.
DC Council Votes to Decriminalize Marijuana and End Marijuana Possession Arrests in DC
It is viewed by both council members and advocates as a model for other jurisdictions looking to reduce racial disparities in the criminal justice system.
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Did Often Overlooked Black Leader Predict Plight of Obama?
Some prominent black leaders are consistently overlooked during this month of black reflection, despite their significant roles in American history.
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The Rise of “Insourcing” Gives Internet Companies a New Way to Exploit Workers
Services like Uber and Taskrabbit may offer convenience to their customers, but they don't provide essential protections to their workers.
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Solidarity Is for White Gays: The Need to Speak Better About Russia
The strangeness of Russian politics is attributable to it being very, well, Russian.
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Salt and Terror in Afghanistan
Non-military aid to Afghanistan, sent by the US since 2002, now approaches 100 billion dollars.