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The Vietnam War, the Two Lost Chances for Peace, the “Vietnam Syndrome” – Yet Now a Neocon Resurrection
A Cold War mindset persists in the US, where “socialism” is still a dirty word.
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How I Helped Catch an Alleged 9/11 Mastermind – and Lost My Faith in the War on Terror
In this book excerpt, the author describes his journey from idealistic recruit to conscientious objector.
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South of the US Border, the War on Drugs Is Really a War on People
Canadian journalist Dawn Paley debunks the alleged war on drugs south of the US border.
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Bad? Suffering From Youthful Tendency Disorder? Lost Children in a Lost Society
In Crystal T. Laura's new book, “Being Bad,” William Ayers reflects on how the school-to-prison pipeline actually functions.
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I Am Undocumented and I Am Unafraid
The following remarks were made by Gustavo Madrigal-Pina responding to harsh Georgia laws criminalizing immigrants and prohibiting “Dreamers.”
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Our Daily Poison: How Chemicals Have Contaminated the Food Chain
Marie-Monique Robin ferrets out the origins of the modern chemical industry.
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The Strict Father Is at the Core of Conservative Ideology and Values
Liberals tend not to understand conservatives, and their confusion is showing.
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If Journalists Ever Stop Uncovering Abuses of Power, We Will Lose Our Democracy
James Risen exposes more about the reality of greed, power and endless war in his new book.
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Traversing the Military’s Favorite Secret Spot – and Mine
In this excerpt from “Worth Fighting For,” Veteran Rory Fanning traverses part of New Mexico.
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Prison Destroys Families and Communities at Society’s Expense
In this excerpt from Locked Down, Locked Out, Maya Schenwar delves into the damage wrought by prison on families.