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“Coercive Diplomacy” and the Failure of the Nuclear Negotiations
The US posture in talks with Iran has reflected the perspective of a dominant power accustomed to employing coercive power.
Privateers Make a Water Grab
Facing increasing opposition abroad, over the past several decades, global water privatizers have begun to see US cities as expansion markets.
No Justice in Ferguson
It's heartbreaking, but it is not a surprise.
New Sanctuary Movement Seeks to Protect Undocumented Immigrants
The New Sanctuary Movement is defying the law by sheltering seven undocumented immigrants who are at risk of deportation.
Walmart Says Its Element TVs Are “Assembled in USA” – but They Aren’t
Walmart is being accused of “red, white, and blue washing” because a TV they claim is made in the US is mostly made elsewhere.
Rampant Prosecutor Misconduct Rarely Punished
Since 1989 nearly 1,500 people have been convicted of crimes and later exonerated.
Being Black: The Real Indictment in Ferguson and the USA
The burden of what needs to be done to change this issue is not a Black problem.
New York Fed, Goldman Sachs in Criminal Investigation for Sharing Confidential Information
Goldman's decisions are driven by simple reputational considerations rather than a desire to comply.
Nearly 5 Million Undocumented Immigrants Benefit From President Obama’s Executive Action
The president acknowledged his critics would be unhappy with his moves, but said that he was willing to work with them to find a permanent solution.
Obama Extends War in Afghanistan
Was a Friday night cabinet leak really the president's solution to the unpopularity of a decision affecting the lives of so many?