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Salvatore Babones: Problem With Social Security Is Getting Rich to Pay Fair Share
Eric Poulin interviews the Truthout reporter about his new book, “Sixteen for '16: A Progressive Agenda for a Better America.”
Governor Announces Puerto Rico “Insolvent“
At the UN Secretariat on June 22, 2015, Cuba demanded an end to Puerto Rico's status as a colony of the US.
As Walker Announces, Wisconsin GOP Moves to Gut Open Records Law
The unprecedented proposal would give lawmakers authority to hide the special interests who are working to influence legislation.
US Policy Driving Militarization in Guatemala
US policy in Central America has contributed to corruption and the increased presence of the military in day-to-day life.
Corrupted Idealism: Bolivia’s Compromise Between Development and the Environment
A policy both environmentally sustainable and economically promising may be challenging to implement, but is by no means impossible and by all means necessary.
California’s Drought Is Part of a Much Bigger Water Crisis – Here’s What You Need to Know
Why do I keep hearing about the California drought, if it's the Colorado River that we're “killing”?
Assessing the Candidates: Obama’s Whistleblower War Leaves Dangerous Legacy for Future Presidents
Only an inflamed citizenry can help us.
Japan’s Proposed National Security Legislation – Will This Be the End of Article 9?
We are witnessing a severe test for constitutional democracy in Japan.
Slavery, Genocide, Abuse: The Dark Side of Asia’s “Tiger Economies“
From violent labor trafficking and ethnic cleansing, the dark underbelly of Southeast Asia's “tiger economies” is on full display.
Four Supreme Court Decisions You Need to Know About
What other big issues did the court weigh in on?