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In Wake of Murders, Israel Considers More Settlements and Strikes on Gaza
The Washington Post is reporting intense clashes in East Jerusalem after a 16-year-old Palestinian was kidnapped and murdered in East Jerusalem. This comes a couple of days following the …
As Neo-Nazis Rally, Sweden Poised for Election-Year Shift of Power Balance from Right to Left
Sweden is in the middle of a “super election year” with elections taking place for the European Parliament, as well as local and national elections, and the balance of …
Dennis Kucinich on the Iraq Crisis and What the US Can Learn from Sweden’s Political Diversity
Dennis Kucinich says the United States needs a an inclusive political process similar to Sweden's.
Chris Crass on Social Justice Heroes, Obstacles and Hope in the Movement, and Movies: The Anarres Project for Alternative Futures Interview
Samwise Gamgee reminds us and Frodo about, that even in dark times when it seemed all hope was lost, there was still some good in the world and it's …
After Breaking Gender Barrier, Sweden’s First Female Archbishop Leads Church Into Climate Change Fight
Sweden's new archbishop is among those calling for scientists, politicians, cultural icons and religious leaders to work in concert to address climate change.
Is Israel Preparing New Military Offensive Against Gaza?
Middle East correspondent Yousef al-Helou says that Israel is punishing Gaza despite no evidence that shows Hamas was responsible for the deaths of the Israeli teenagers.
Corporations Making a Killing as Billions Are Poured Into Border Enforcement
Author Todd Miller discusses how defense contractors look to cash in on President Obama's expected $2 billion proposal in additional funding for border security.
Shouldn’t We Pay Nannies and People Who Care for Our Parents a Living Wage?
A recent US Supreme Court ruling weakening the unions of state-funded workers limits the ability of many domestic workers who care for our most vulnerable to win higher pay, …
The Surprising Truth About Hosting the Olympics and the World Cup
Sports economist Andrew Zimbalist talks about how hosting the World Cup or Olympics can help a city, but more often results in waste and sometimes even a decline in …
Israeli Government and Press Knew Teenagers Were Dead for Weeks
The bodies of three Israeli teenagers who disappeared more than two weeks ago were found in the occupied Palestinian West Bank.