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The Cost of Texas’ “Miracle” Economy, Gag Orders and EPA Interference
Some of the best “Muck Reads” we read this week.
The US Re-Militarization of Central America and Mexico
In a letter sent to Obama and the region's other presidents last year, over 145 civil society organizations called out US policies that “promote militarization to address organized crime.”
Strong Job Growth Continues in June
Wage growth has been more rapid for production workers than their supervisors.
The Risk of a Ukraine Bloodbath
Pressured by neocons and the mainstream U.S. media, the Obama administration is charting a dangerous course by seeking a military solution to Ukraine's political crisis.
The Future Is Now: Zapatista Memories of the Future
The Zapatistas have not only articulated a vision of the future outside of neoliberal disposability, but they are living that future reality now.
Are Economic Growth and Social Justice Incompatible?
Professor Jason Hickel and activist Alnoor Ladha discuss the fallacy of economic growth, the battle for social justice and how to organize against the neoliberal system.
Child Migrants and Media Half-Truths
Mainstream press stories are telling half-truths about child victims, while muddling or downright manipulating the question of who and what is responsible.
Children’s Lives in the Balance: Is One Worth More Than Another?
Despite the tragedy of the crimes and the desperate desire to find the perpetrators, would civilized society countenance the widespread ransacking of property, imprisonment of hundreds and the death …
Workers Resist Scofflaw Employers in Wage Theft Capital of the US
In 2012, wage theft in the United States exceeded the total amount stolen in all bank, gas station and convenience store robberies. Workers in Los Angeles are fighting back.
How DC’s Political Intelligence Biz Made Fat Cats Fatter
Mr. Cantor has been Wall Street's go-to guy on issues big and small.