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White House Reveals Desperate Lack of Support for TPP
Why would the White House put out such a weak statement falsely implying environmental support?
How the US Became an Oligarchy
According to a new study from Princeton University, American democracy no longer exists.
Big Companies Can Afford to Pay Their Workers $15 an Hour
Elizabeth Schulte reports on the latest developments in the struggle for a $15 an hour minimum wage, as an April 15 national day of action approaches.
Obama’s Surveillance Reform Promises, One Year Later
Does an impressive accumulation of activity translate to meaningful surveillance reform?
Media Inflate Threat With “ISIS Plots” That Don’t Actually Involve ISIS
The specter of ISIS constantly trying to enlist dozens of Americans is a crucial element in maintaining the current war effort.
Manhunters, Inc.: How the Predator and Extrajudicial Execution Became Washington’s Calling Cards
French philosopher Gregoire Chamayou has taken a fresh look at the radically new form of warfare wreaking havoc on fundamental human categories, whether of war, legality or sovereignty.
How Wall Street Used Swaps to Get Rich at the Expense of Cities
A recent report by Saqib Bhatti of the Roosevelt Institute describes a number of financial deals between Wall Street and municipalities as predatory.
Deforestation in the Amazon Aggravates Brazil’s Energy Crisis
In Brazil water and electricity go together, and two years of scant rainfall have left tens of millions of people on the verge of water and power rationing.
The Real Afghan War: How a Fantasy Conflict Created Disaster in Afghanistan
How do you fight a war without an adversary?
The “Other” Politics of Ayotzinapa
How a popular movement arisen from the massacre of 46 student-teachers in Mexico demonstrates a horizontal politics of shared leadership.