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Patti Smith on Pope Francis and Her Performances at the Vatican
Patti Smith has twice been invited to sing at the Vatican.
Legendary Patti Smith on Her New Memoir “M Train”
The legendary poet, singer, activist Patti Smith discusses her new memoir.
Patti Smith on Closing Guantánamo, Remembering Rachel Corrie and Obama
Beside being known for her music and writing, Patti Smith has been a longtime activist.
A Look at Mexico’s Armed Conflict Through the Lens of “Drug War Capitalism”
Mexico ranks only behind Syria and Iraq in the sheer numbers of deaths due to armed conflict.
Does Free Speech Have a Palestine Exception? Dismissed Professor Steven Salaita Speaks Out
Activists in the US are being harassed, disciplined, fired, sued, censored or threatened for their advocacy around Palestine.
Father of Slain Journalist Speaks Out to End US Gun Violence Epidemic
We speak with Andy Parker, the father of Alison Parker.
“NAFTA on Steroids”: Consumer Groups Slam the TPP as 12 Nations Agree to Trade Accord
Congress will have at least 90 days to review the TPP before President Obama can sign it.
“Democracy No Longer Matters in the EU”: An Analysis of the Greek Election
The prominent political analyst discusses the Greek election results, voter behavior and why the breakaway Popular Unity Party failed to enter parliament.
Breast Cancer Patient Arrested for Protesting TPP: “This Is Price Gouging at the Cost of Lives”
One sticking point on the TPP had been the so-called death sentence clause, extending drug company monopolies on medicines.
Climate Change Could Be Catalyst to Build a Fairer Economic System
South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley is calling this weekend's torrential rainfall in the Carolinas a once-in-a-millennium downpour.