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“I Didn’t Serve, I Was Used”: How Veterans Are Losing the War at Home
Ann Jones examines schemes seeking to use veterans for corporate interests and dismantle the VA system in the name of privatized profits.
Is Trump-Bashing Good for the Media?
It seems that a candidate whose words and deeds are so far beyond the pale have finally awoken the press to the truth-squadding that is its job.
From #NoDAPL to #FreedomSquare: A Tale of Two Occupations
From Chicago's Freedom Square to Standing Rock, North Dakota — Black and Native struggles are rising.
Do Huge Campaign Contributions Underline the Power of the Elite?
The financial sector has contributed as much as $637u00a0million in 2016 to candidates, candidate committees and outside spending groups.
Why Solidarity Between the Movement for Black Lives and Palestine Makes Sense
Human rights, not a common identity or history, are at the intersection of the Movements for Black Lives and Palestine.
Public Banks Could Break the Impasse Over Marijuana Money
If marijuana-related money can't be banked, what's the alternative? There's a better option to “under the mattress.”
“Protecting” the Police: The Legislative Attack on Black Lives Matter
NYPD Commissioner William Bratton equates the recording law enforcement with intimidation and attempts to free individuals in police custody.
How Sanders Shaped the National Discourse on Class: A Media Analysis
More than a progressive president, a working class with strong class consciousness is key for social change to occur.
Enhancing Voter Turnout: A Primary Concern
Fixing not only voter registration but the nominating calendar itself could be the key to boosting the number of Americans who cast ballots on Election Day.
No Need to Build Donald Trump’s Wall — It’s Already Built
Should Trump actually win, how could he build something that already exists?