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Maya Angelou Writes of Mothers and Daughters: Reconciliation and Unconditional Love
Maya Angelou writes of her mother, Vivian Baxter in her latest autobiography, “Mom & Me & Mom.”
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Life on Penalty of Death
Maya Schenwar details her exchange with a prisoner on death row, striking right to the heart of what it means to be human.
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Puerto Rican Independentista Oscar López Rivera’s 32 Years of Resistance to Torture
A new book examines the broader political significance of Puerto Rican activist Oscar Lopez Rivera's case, while providing an unflinching look at how imprisonment and draconian policies like solitary …
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We Need to Kill the Double-Standard
Banksters that launder money for drug cartels and hostile foreign nations need to be facing jail time, and not just a slap on the wrist.
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The Average CEO Made $9.7 Million in 2012
Whatever their justification, the shocking fact is that the average CEO in 2012 earned 354 times more than the average worker.
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The Discontent of Our Winter: Are Reliable Seasons Gone for Good?
Activist Sandra Steingraber reflects on the world her children inherited and her role in preventing a dying planet.
Confused About Genocide in Guatemala? Apparently You’re Not Alone
Grave questions should be raised about the motives of those challenging the grim reality of genocide.
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Why America Needs an “Education Spring“
Disenchantment with education policies is not limited to Chicago.
“Worth Paying Attention to”: What Obama’s “Heckler”, Medea Benjamin, Actually Said
Despite his assertions to the contrary, Obama did not address the concerns of peace activist Medea Benjamin.
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Doubting Obama’s Resolve to Do Right
Obama's counterterrorism handwringing did not sit well with some critics, including ex-CIA analyst Ray McGovern.