Truthout
Op-Ed
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The World Has Nothing to Fear From the US Losing Power
As China looks set to overtake the US as the world's largest economy, a multipolar world can only be good for democracy.
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Ecuador’s Digital Agenda: Bridging the Digital Divide and Laying the Foundations for a Knowledge Economy
Certain sectors of the Ecuadoran government would like to become less dependent on natural resource extraction and instead create a digital- and knowledge-based economy.
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Can Net Neutrality Ensure Social Justice for All?
Preserving net neutrality may be our last best hope for advancing the cause of global social justice.
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The United States Military Junta
Our military, thanks to the wording of the National Defense Authorization Act, now has the power to label us terrorists, capture us, lock us up in jail, and hold …
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Obama’s “No Tolerance” for Freedom of Speech Policy (or Lament for Sunshine Week)
The Obama Administration has once again earned the shameful reputation for being the most secretive and punitive administration against whistleblowers in the history of the republic.
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Anatomy of a Murder: The Pentagon, Capitol Hill and Religious Liberty
What would you do if you found out that a shocking murder plot was unfolding silently?
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Rich People Rule: Struggle Lies Ahead
A new study confirms that wealthy individuals and business interests control US politics. Citizen movements need to use more powerful, effective forms of nonviolent and political action in order …
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On Edward Snowden: Whistleblowing as the Highest Form of Civic and Political Engagement
When dissent is suppressed, criminalized or considered an act of “sedition,” conformity, docility, servitude and totalitarian rule will not be far behind.
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Fueling the Dragon’s Flames: China’s Pursuit of Energy Security in the Middle East
China's insatiable thirst for energy as it continues along its course toward international hegemony is having a profound effect on the countries that surround it.
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Scottish Independence: A (Nu)Clear Win-Win Choice
The proposed independence for Scotland will bring about a win-win situation: a win for Scottish citizens and a win for English citizens, with increases in democratic accountability on either …