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Eleven Reasons Why We Should Not Attack Syria
Sarah van Gelder lists reasons why an attack against Syria will only cause political and social backlash against the US.
The Suffering Grasses: Remembering the Other Syria
Iara Lee's “The Suffering Grasses” beautifully captures Syrians explaining their struggle in their own words, giving a place of privilege to nonviolent activists.
Starting an Illegal War: Obama’s Impeachment Trap
President Obama, who began presidency with a Nobel Peace Prize may ironically end it with an illegal attack against Syria.
50 Years After “I Have a Dream” for a Chicago Man Exonerated of Murder
For Lee Antione Day, and the 1,195 other former US prisoners who have been exonerated, lasting justice is far from reality.
What Awaits Chelsea Manning as She Begins Her Sentence as the Military’s First Openly Trans Woman?
Will Chelsea Manning be granted access to hormone therapy while at Fort Leavenworth?
US Court Ruling Boosts Vulture Funds at Developing World’s Expense
A recent U.S. court ruling over a fight between Argentina and its creditors on Wall Street will increase global poverty by making it easier for u201cvulture fundsu201d to seize …
“Horton” Hears a Stampeding Judicial Amendment
Compulsory arbitration agreements force employees to give up their legal right to join a class action lawsuit in order to keep their job.
In Syria, Weapons of Mass Destruction Redux
If you ever doubted the erosion of popular democracy in the U.S., the next few weeks should set you straight. The simple fact is that the voting population is …
In Syria, Weapons of Mass Destruction Redux
If you ever doubted the erosion of popular democracy in the U.S., the next few weeks should set you straight. The simple fact is that the voting population is …
Racketeering Then and Racketeering Now
Back in Al Caponeu2019s day, Prohibition helped give rise to a rash of epic crime-boss fortunes. In our day, deregulation has spawned on Wall Street an entire new generation …