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Dogmas of Our Economic System Must Change, Says Former Economic Hit Man
Author John Perkins discusses how “economic hit men” today are even more entrenched in the US political system.
The University of California Must Divest From Private Prisons
The University of California, like other universities across the country, has become a battleground in the struggle against neoliberalism.
Ray McGovern on the CIA, Torture and Blowing the Whistle
McGovern talks about his experience in the CIA and the reasons that led him to become an activist.
As Trump Calls Himself “Very, Very Pro-Israel,” Rubio and Cruz Accuse Him of Being Too Neutral
At the Republican debate in Miami, Marco Rubio, Ted Cruz and John Kasich all came out opposing any negotiations between the Israelis and Palestinians.
Taking Action Against Austerity, Greek Activists Block Home Foreclosures
Two activists explain how a social movement has taken direct action against austerity to prevent home foreclosures in Greece.
Clinton and Sanders Spar on Immigration Reform, Deportations and US Imperialism in Latin America
In the 2016 race for the White House, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders squared off in a debate at Miami-Dade College in Florida.
Noam Chomsky: 2016 Election Puts US at Risk of “Utter Disaster“
While the 2016 elections are critical, says Noam Chomsky, people should also direct their energy toward building movements.
Filmmaker Josh Fox to Hillary Clinton: Be Real About Fracking and Climate Change
Filmmaker Josh Fox says the political implications of Hillary Clinton's support for strictly regulated fracking are troubling.
Henry Giroux: Trump’s Popularity Can Be Attributed to Culture of Fear, Racism and Hate
By feeding off widespread anger, Trump makes clear that he is in exaggerated form symptomatic of a larger problem, which is an assault on democracy itself.
Internationally Recognized Rights Defender Berta Cáceres Murdered in Honduras
Honduras' most internationally recognized activist, Berta Caceres, was murdered in her home.