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What We Won in Chicago
The Chicago Teachers Union, through its courage and militancy, has shifted the ground on education reform and on teacher unionism. They have shown not only that it is possible …
Western Presumptions, Muslim Apologies: Breaking the Cycle of Violence
Bigotry meets violence when essentialist and reductivist attitudes hold sway and connections are unquestioningly created between the acts of the individual and the identity of entire nations, ethnicities, or …
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Beyond “Good” and “Bad”: On Teachers
Great teachers stay focused all times, linking empowerment - the ability to think and act critically - to the concept of social transformation.
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Marshall Islanders Stand Before UN Council
he Human Rights Council considered for the first time the environmental and human rights impacts resulting from the radioactive and toxic substances in nuclear fallout in the Marshall Islands.
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A Grinding Halt
Jason Leopold discusses his passion and dedication for the work he does at Truthout and how you can support our efforts.
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My State-Sponsored Assault, Courtesy of the NYPD
Despite the relative ease of this detainment, there is an anger inside me that I can't shake. I can't begin to imagine how Jateik Reed must feel, or how …
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Apartheid Never Died in South Africa: It Inspired a World Order Upheld by Force and Illusion
John Pilger discusses how the murder of 34 miners by the South African police reveals the new worldwide apartheid of which South Africa is both an historic and contemporary …
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Elizabeth Warren Wins the “Which Side Are You On?” Debate
In a debate with Scott Brown, Warren kept returning to a basic theme: This is about control of the Senate.
International Peace Day From Kabul, Afghanistan
On this International Day of Peace groups will come together around the world (and yes, even in Afghanistan) to promote peace, cooperation, friendship and love
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Romney’s Class Warfare
Romney's recent “47%” comments not only reveal the major flaws in his economic policy, it shows the American people what this candidate really thinks about the American people.