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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.
Fast-Food Workers: Thanks for the Raise, McDonald’s, but We Said $15 an Hour, Not $10
McDonald's Corporation offered a pay increase next July to workers in the restaurants it owns in the United States.
Can We End the Privatization of Seeds?
The next 10 years must build on successes to reclaim seed sovereignty.
Iran Won Upfront Sanctions Relief, but With Potential Snags
Some of the conditions for sanctions relief are likely to create new issues between Iran and Western powers.
Wisconsin Grandmother Jailed for Opposing Drone Murders
Bonnie Block, a Madison grandmother and long-time peace activist, was found guilty of trespassing in a jury trial in the Juneau County Courthouse on Wednesday.
Five Reasons Why San Francisco Needs to Use Public Lands for Public Benefit, Not Luxury Housing
The most important public policy priority for San Francisco is to reserve its surplus land for affordable housing.