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Munching Away on the “Public Good“
The corporatization of everything is squeezing the life out of crucial institutions, chewing up the concept of the
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Protecting Mainstream Journalists Only?
It isn't the 1% that requires more protection. It's journalists and the rest of us: the 99%.
Seeing Global Warming Through Gray Braasch’s Eyes
Two recent stories of climate change disasters mark the transition from spring to summer of 2013. The recent Black Forest fire in Colorado destroyed more than 500 homes and …
Beyond WikiLeaks: The Trials and Tribulations of Analogue versus Digital Whistleblowers
Removed from the days of leaking a photo negative or paper memo, as whistleblowing evolves with technology it has become increasingly clear that the internet has no delete button.
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A Spiritual Way of Seeing
Most of the theories and narratives we use to understand social reality assume that the material world is the main shaping influence over that reality—economics with its emphasis on …
Syria and the Monarchs: A Perfect Storm
The decision for the US to send small ammunition and arms to the Syrian rebels has cancelled any chance of us being neutral partners.
A Whole Different Class of People Here
This one looks at yet another revelation that the federal government doesn't operate with the kind of oversight and accountability rules everyone else has to play by.
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Assange to the Rescue: Can Wikileaks Save Snowden?
As Edward Snowden remains in hiding, it seems the familiar face of WikiLeaks Julian Assange might be his only friend.
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Drones: Choosing Between Easy, Short-Term Wins and Hard, Long-Term Success
Pam Bailey discusses her trip to Yemen, relays the stories of families destroyed by drone warfare, and discusses peaceful alternatives to war.
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Why the Supreme Court Said “No to Blacks, Yes to Gays“
The answer is purely political.