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Moneyballing Justice: “Evidence-Based” Criminal Reforms Ignore Real Evidence
Proponents of “bipartisan criminal justice reform” fail to address exhaustive evidence of race-based policing.
Lee Kuan Yew and Benjamin Netanyahu: The Politics of Fear
Singapore and Israel share a particular sense of fear, one that's manipulated politically by leaders.
From Resisting Definition to Resisting Exploitation: The Ongoing Struggle of Domestic Workers in Lebanon
The government rejects informal union of domestic workers despite its failure to address an alarming number of their deaths.
Tobacco Industry Rallies Against Illicit Trade, but Have We Forgotten Its Complicity?
Complicity is suspected when companies export billions of cigarettes to countries that do not have a demand for such large volumes.
Why ISIS Exists
It's too easy to forget that the US invasion of Iraq killed some half a million Iraqis - most of them civilians.
Solar Energy Lights Up in Latin America
The movement towards solar energy is sweeping throughout Latin America.
Swarthmore Students Launch First Indefinite Occupation for Fossil Fuel Divestment
Swarthmore's reputation may now hinge on how it responds to students.
The Divisive Euro: National Struggles and International Solidarity
The euro has had a divisive and destructive impact on Europe.
Beyond Homan Square: US History Is Steeped in Torture
Chicago's Homan Square reflects a norm rather than a deviation from US policy.
The Fight of Their Lives: Can Adjuncts Finally Win a Living Wage?
The next big fight for decent labor protections is heating up in academia.