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US Foreign Policy in Latin America Leaves an Open Door for China
America's “pivot” to Asia along with decades of heavy-handed policy give China an opportunity to rebalance global powers.
Hillary Vs. the 99%
For the majority of Americans suffering under economic apartheid, it won't matter if Hillary wins. There's just not enough there to get you out to vote on a rainy …
Latest Human Rights Watch Report: 30 Lies About Venezuela
In the six pages that Human Rights Watch dedicates to Venezuela in its World Report 2014, released this week, it manages to tell at least 30 serious lies, distortions, …
No Pipe Dream: Is Fracking About to Arrive on Your Doorstep?
You don't need to go looking for a frack fight, anymore; it's coming looking for you.
Top Three Media Lies About the Syrian Peace Talks
The media spin machine is again kicking into high gear, perfectly timed to accompany the “Geneva II” Syria peace talks.
Is Syrian “Peace” Conference Laying the Foundation for War?
The Geneva II “peace” conference has all the indicia of a sham.
The American Dream Can Be a Dead End, Especially If You Grow Up in the “Wrong Place“
There's one America where dreams can come true, and another where they tend to fizzle.
Forty-one Years After Roe, Women’s Rights Are Still at Risk
As we mark the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, we should acknowledge the right's battle to eliminate a woman's right to choose as well as the proactive measures coming …
Michoacan and the Economics of Crime
In southwest Mexico, Michoacan residents have taken up arms and formed a self-defense militia to protect themselves from violent drug cartels, succeeding where state and federal authorities have failed.
Costs of Privatization Hidden in Plain Sight
Handing previous public services over to private corporations, without assessing the full costs, can become a 75-year-long nightmare, as in the case of parking in Chicago, argues Ellen Dannin.