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Why Pakistan Is Not Changing
A Sindh nationalist analyzes the forces that make change in Pakistan so difficult - but also ultimately inevitable.
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Occupy Sandy and the Future of Socialism
The impromptu relief efforts in the wake of Superstorm Sandy, as in every crisis, quashed the notions that humans are inherently selfish.
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How Jews Brought America to the Tipping Point on Marriage Equality: Lessons for the Next Social Justice Issues
In a few short years, same-sex marriage went from being an untouchable political hot potato to a broadly accepted civil right. Jews, and their social justice organizations, helped make …
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Why We Need A 10.4 Million Jobs Plan
It doesn't matter what Friday's report of the March job numbers shows. If you listed our national problems in order of priority, jobs has to be at or near …
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Changing Our Climate of Indifference
In a million ways, the changing climate is ruining lives around the world by changing rain patterns, floods, mudslides, crop failures, and more. What will it take to for …
Where are History and Political Economy in Ryan’s Report?
Paul Ryan's report on the 50th anniversary of the War on Poverty was grossly misleading.
Waving Free-Market Flag Brings Out Worst In Capitalism
We should be thinking outside of the box of capitalism — in particular, supporting the emerging solidarity economy.
Five Reasons the Average American Has Little Chance of Becoming President
Beginning in primary school, American students learn about the inclusive nature of democracy, which promises that regardless of sex, creed, or religion, any United States citizen can become President. …
Glaring Omissions and Unasked Questions in “The Unknown Known”: Errol Morris’ Documentary on Donald Rumsfeld
Errol Morris' documentary on former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, based on 33 hours of interviews with Donald Rumsfeld, is set to open in theaters on April 2.
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Could “Mothers” Help Reduce Distracted Driving?
Since there seems to be no end in sight to the distracted driving epidemic, those trying to curb this dangerous practice have to continue to come up with new …