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Robin Thicke’s Blurred Vision: A Critique of a Rape Anthem in Two Parts
There is no discernible overturning of sexism in Blurred Lines.
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No Justice in Sanford, No Peace in the Borderlands: Stand Your Ground, Border Policing and the Mass Production of Corpses of Color
In light of the Zimmerman verdict, the Border Patrol shooting of Jose Antonio Elena Rodriguez in October 2012 is emblematic of another form of one-sided violence likely to intensify …
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New Brazilian Law Guarantees Protocol for Rape Victims
A new policy in Brazil guarantees emergency contraception for rape victims, much to the dislike of the religious right.
John Kerry’s Doomed Peace Process
Until negotiations are based not on U.S. support for Israeli power but on international law, the u201cpeace processu201d will continue to fail.
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“Just Cause:" Isn’t it Time for All Workers to Have More Job Security?
The US is alone among industrialized countries that permits “at will” employees. Labor should seize the opportunity to champion the passage of “just cause” standards into state laws.
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Confessions of a Climate Change Denier
In order to truly address climate change we must change the narrative with which we define it.
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Who’s Doing the Writing? Peace Talks: New Chapter, Old Book
As peace talks between Israel and Palestine commence, we must break past the pro/con dichotomy to truly engage with the problem both socially and politically.
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Need a Job? Join the New Army (Navy) of Servants
While the rich get richer, the lower class suffers. Jobs are scarce, but one job sector is booming: the servant sector.
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Growing Evidence Reveals Child Labor in Cargill’s Palm Oil Supply Chain
Cargill continues to defend its most controversial palm oil suppliers amidst growing documentation of forced and child labor on palm plantations.
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Soul-Searching: The President Made Me Do It
In a country that has always denied its actual origins, it is not surprising that conversations – including soul-searching – about race in this country, generally rely on a …