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Henry A. Giroux | Radical Politics in the Age of American Authoritarianism: Connecting the Dots
If the left is to fight back against authoritarianism, we must bring together diverse movements working for social change.
Federal Election Commission May Limit LLC Gifts to Super PACs
Documents released by the FEC in cases involving the 2012 election may foreshadow action against LLC contributions.
Drunk US Marine’s Dump of Toxic Foam Among Accidents Polluting Okinawa Water Supply
Internal reports expose a spate of accidents at Kadena Air Base over 15 years which have leaked at least 21,000 liters of fire extinguishing agents.
Disproportionate Suspensions of Black Students Reveal Racism in School Discipline
From suspensions to arrests, Black students are more likely to be disciplined in US public schools than white students.
Court’s Decision on Recording Police Erodes First Amendment Rights and Transparency
The right to record police activities is an increasingly vital digital rights issue.
Attempted Coup in Brazil Seeks to Reverse Election Results
Brazil's anti-democratic, corrupt elite is trying to take the country back to its pre-democratic past.
Sanders and Clinton Back Bioenergy, but Activists Say It’s the Wrong Alternative
While Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton both support bioenergy, activists say it's not the environment's best bet.
With Pirates on the Horizon, Iceland’s Government May Not Survive the Panama Papers
Several Icelandic politicians have links to anonymous offshore companies.
Leaked Memo Reveals IMF (Still) Wants Out of Greece Bailout
The IMF team is frustrated that the European Commission is sticking to fiscal surplus targets for Greece that the IMF regards as unrealistic.
Monsanto’s Willing Executioners
Who is most responsible for making glyphosate the most-used agricultural chemical in human history? Not the number crunchers.