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Undocumented and Undaunted: DREAMer Artists Speak Out
The struggles of undocumented youth in the US often fly under the radar of the mainstream media but a new generation of young immigrants are making sure their voices …
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On the News With Thom Hartmann: New Report Reveals Even “White Collar” Employees Cannot Afford Rent in Major Cities
Thom Hartmann here – on the news... You need to know this. It's not like we needed any more proof, but documents released by Edward Snowden show that the …
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Revenge Rises From Sinai
“As long as the military coup stays, more blood and violence will continue,” reflects the attitude in Sinai.
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Feinstein Defends Congress’ Intelligence Oversight Amid New Revelations
Feinstein claims that the infomation revealed in the Post was old news to her NSA cohorts and contends that the NSA did not deliberately break any laws.
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Prohibition in Pine Ridge – Lakota Women Lead Fight Against “Liquid Genocide“
A circle of Lakota women fight against alcohol addiction on their reservation and declare zero tolerance for the counties that profit from their community's destruction.
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Massive Open Online Courses and Beyond: the Revolution to Come
Massive Open Online Courses might democratize and open higher education but are problematic with regard to deskilling academic labor.
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Israeli-Palestinian Peace Talks Highlight Israel’s Desperate Need for Legitimacy in Face of Growing International Criticism
Shir Hever: Israel wants negotiations with the Palestinians to continue for the same reason it recruits students to serve as propaganda agents, it tries to restore its tainted image.
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Massacre in Cairo: Egypt on Brink After Worst Violence Since 2011 Revolution
At least 525 people were killed in Egypt on Wednesday when security forces cracked down on two protest camps filled with supporters of ousted President Mohamed Morsi.
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Why Is the Tea Party Teaming Up With the Sierra Club?
This may seem strange to progressives, but it's actually indicative of a larger shift in the conservative movement.
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New York Promised Help for Mentally Ill Inmates – but Still Sticks Many in Solitary
Since protections were first added to protect inmates with mental illness in solitary confinement, the number of inmates diagnosed with severe mental illness has dropped.