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Op-Ed
Comparing Trump to ISIS Bolsters Islamophobia and Obscures Colonial Violence
Trump's cultural chauvinism is rooted in colonial logic -- not inspired by ISIS.
Iowa Should Be a Warning — It’s Time to Switch to Paper Ballots
Countless precincts are still opting for far more expensive electronic ballot-marking devices that can be hacked.
The US Military Has a Legacy of Wars Without Victory and Weapons Without End
The only battles the Pentagon has won over the last 75 years are the ones for our taxpayer dollars.
The Iowa Caucus Has Choked Itself to Death at Last
Thanks for nothing, Iowa.
Here’s What Trump Won’t Talk About in the SOTU (Hint: It’s Everything Important)
As we approach the 2020 election, it’s time to give an honest accounting of Donald J. Trump’s time in office.
Echoes of Occupy Wall Street Are Reverberating Through the Iowa Caucus
Nearly a decade after Occupy Wall Street, more people than ever are naming capitalism as the enemy.
Financial Transactions Taxes Are No Longer a “Fringe” Idea
Financial transactions taxes are gaining traction among centrists, including Wall Street types.
The Green New Deal Could Revolutionize Theater
A New Green Federal Theater would herald an expansive, eco-centered consciousness in art and culture.
Voting Trump Out Isn’t Enough — We Must Organize to Build a Better Future
We need strong social movements based in an understanding of race, the South, and the power of collective action.
Forget Impeachment — All Politicians Should Be Revocable
We should be able to hold a referendum on any elected official at any time we want. That's real democracy.