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A World Cup for Corporations
The countryu2019s rage over the astronomical amount of money that is being pocketed by corporations has inspired thousands to organize themselves in the streets.
Dahr Jamail | Atmospheric CO2 Crosses “Ominous Threshold“
Despite the widespread governmental denial of anthropogenic climate disruption, many signs indicate we are already past the point of no return, headed toward a “dead planet.”
Obama’s Syrian Policy Vetoed by Assad Election Victory
The results of the election weren't a surprise to anyone familiar with Syrian domestic politics.
Dead Economic Dogmas Trump Recovery: The Continuing Crisis in the Eurozone Periphery
In the EU, policymakers have raised hypocrisy to an even higher level.
No Solution to Record Number of Homeless Families in San Francisco
Homelessness in San Francisco has reached record highs, but the city provides multimillion-dollar tax breaks to companies like Twitter as it deems permanent supportive housing for the homeless too …
Canadian Mining in Latin America: Exploitation, Inconsistency, and Neglect
A dichotomy exists between mining by foreign investors who profit, and the communities in which it takes place which frequently are left by the wayside. The situation has worsened …
Tutors in the Fine Art of Eviction Under Fire in San Francisco
San Francisco lawyers Bornstein & Bornstein and their “Rent Control Boot Camps” have become the latest symbol for inequality in the Bay Area.
Seven Key Takeaways From Eric Cantor’s Shocking Defeat
Weu2019ve rounded up some of the best analyses of Cantoru2019s unlikely loss.
Pesticide and GMO Companies Spend Big in Hawaii
Hawaii has become “ground zero” in the controversy over genetically modified (GMO) crops and pesticides.
Human Rights Watch’s Revolving Door
Human Rights Watch's edicts and positions have often been suspiciously in line with US policy.