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The Next American Revolution Has Already Begun: An Interview With Gar Alperovitz
Gar Alperovitz recently took time from his busy schedule to discuss the arguments in his new book and explore the ramifications of social and economic change in an era …

Schools and the New Jim Crow: An Interview With Michelle Alexander
How is mass incarceration affecting young people of color? Author Michelle Alexander helps explain.

Truthout TV Interviews Marjorie Cohn About Obama’s Counterterrorism Policy
Ted Asregadoo discusses President Obama's May 23, 2013 speech on counter-terrorism with law professor and Truthout writer, Marjorie Cohn.

Noam Chomsky on Democracy and Education in the 21st Century and Beyond
In a wide-ranging consideration of 21st century education, Noam Chomsky argues that much of what passes for education reform is 'a way of turning the population into a bunch …

The Boston Bombing: An Interview with Lawrence Davidson
When Daniel Falcone interviewed Lawrence Davidon, the Boston bombing was nearly a month old and news sources still speculating on what the event means for American security, White House …

Actual US Poverty Twice Official Figure
According to official figures 15 percent of Americans live in poverty, real numbers are over 33 percent of Americans cannot meet basic needs.

Meet the Refreshing Evangelical Who’s Leading a Revival – of the “Common Good“
Pastor Jim Wallis has been arrested for protesting the Keystone XL pipeline, builds bridges between polarized politicians, and pushes Christians to worry less about gay marriage and more about …

Democracy and Education in the 21st Century: Part 1, Daniel Falcone Interviews Noam Chomsky, June 2009
We're in Cambridge, Massachusetts in the office of Professor Noam Chomsky. Thank you for having us, Dr. Chomsky. The first question I'd like to ask is mainstream media and …

Scahill: Dirty Wars Institutionalized Despite Obama Promises
An interview with author Jeremy Scahill on his new book and movie - both entitled 'Dirty Wars'- about drones, night raids, Somalia, journalism, the Cold War on Terror, …

Abusing Prisoners Decreases Public Safety – An Interview With Educator, Author and Former Prisoner Shawn Griffith
A new book's thoughtful analysis and chilling reflections on what author Shawn Griffith experienced while incarcerated is a remarkable illustration of why the US public must listen to the …